Cupping therapy has been around for many years and is based on ancient Chinese medicine. This modality is now used widely across the world as an adjunct to rehabilitation to facilitate healing and promote a healthy well being. At this time, there are limited controlled trials to support the benefits of cupping, yet people continue [...]
Do you have trouble sleeping? How many times do you wake up and have increased neck or back pain in the morning that takes forever to loosen up and feel better? Have you ever had your sleep position evaluated in order to improve your sleep? Are you dreaming at night when you sleep? Did you [...]
Do you have Diastasis Recti Abdominis? Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is the separation of your rectus abdominis. If you are pregnant or overweight, you may be at risk for this dysfunction which causes a small bulge either above or below your naval. This separation can increase the risk for hernias, urinary tract infections, and an [...]
How much television do you watch? Could this impact your likelihood to develop a disability later in life? Recent studies show that people from the age of 50-71 years old that watch more than 5 hours of television a day and spend fewer than 3 hours a week being physical active are 3 times more [...]
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects many individuals. This condition is a common cause of knee pain and disability in older adults. Options for interventions are often limited to drug therapy for pain relief, physical therapy, recurring injections and surgical interventions. The prevalence of knee OA is continuing to increase and researchers are [...]
Are you in pain? Have you had an MRI? Do the results from the MRI tell the whole story? Recent studies show that a large percentage of people with positive pathology in their MRI actually have no pain and experience no decrease in quality of life. Here are some statistics related to patients obtaining an [...]
Can my diet influence my pain? This is a question many may not think to ask, but it's an extremely relevant issue when it comes to managing your pain and healing your body from an injury. Food nourishes our body, so choosing nutrient dense foods provides our body with the nutrients to heal. Nutrient dense [...]
Do you have pain in the back of your lower leg with prolonged walking, running, cycling, or jumping activities? You may have an issue with your Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is located on the back of leg just above the heel. It is the largest tendon in the body and therefore is capable of [...]
Laser may seem like a farfetched idea for physical therapy, but these lasers are different than you might think. These are not laser pointers people use to entertain their pets, or the lasers used for surgical procedures or tattoo removal. These are class 4 cold lasers used to improve the benefits of therapy. Class 3 [...]
First of all, what is osteoarthritis? This is a term commonly used by orthopedic doctors and physical therapists, but what does it refer to? Osteo means bone, and arthritis means inflammation in the joint. This condition is also referred to degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" on the joint. Osteoarthritis is often unavoidable because [...]
