Tips for Staying Active Even with a Sedentary Job! At our physical therapy practice, we see many patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with pain, or if you are unsure how to begin exercising. Unfortunately, the truth is that many people
If you are suffering from pain in your lower back, hands, knees, hips, or joints, you might be dealing with arthritis and not even know it. According to the CDC “In the United States, 23% of all adults—over 54 million people—have arthritis. About 24 million adults are limited in their activities from arthritis, and more
Many people suffer from lower back pain and have no idea how to find lasting relief. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost due to low back pain. Dealing with this kind of pain can take time away from relaxing, working, spending time with family,
Pre-hab or preventative rehabilitation helps patients heal faster after surgery, speeds recovery, and, in many cases, prevents injury in the first place. It’s no secret that having physical therapy after an injury or surgery helps you recover faster. But what if there was a way to prevent an injury in the first place? Or what
Do you deal with chronic inflammation? According to Harvard Health, chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of health ailments such as heart disease and diabetes. Did you know that eating healthy is one way to reduce inflammation? Whether you have a specific diagnosis for your inflammation (such as osteoarthritis) or you’re not entirely sure
It’s not uncommon for us to wake up feeling a little strange or achy in our joints. Sometimes we wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress or get a better pillow?” It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our
Imagine that you are walking through the park on a beautiful summer evening, and then all of a sudden, BAM! You hit the ground. Why? Because your foot magically found a hidden hole, and down you went. Now you’re in pain, collapsed in a heap, and hoping no one saw you go down. This is
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint. We all get the from time to time because they are so extremely common and can be debilitating to the point that they impact a person’s quality of life. If you are someone who deals with headaches on the daily, it can be very isolating and leave