New Year, Stronger You: Building Fitness Habits That Stick in 2025
Fitness habits are easy to set but hard to keep, especially if they’re overly ambitious or don’t fit your lifestyle. The problem with quick-fix resolutions is that they burn out just as fast as they start, leaving you frustrated and back at square one. Sustainable fitness is different. It’s about creating habits that you can…
5 Reasons Why Prioritizing Movement Over Diets and Workouts Leads to Long-Term Health
Every year, countless people set ambitious health goals focused on restrictive diets or intense workout plans. But how often do those resolutions last beyond a few weeks? For many, they end up feeling burned out or discouraged. Instead of jumping into extreme measures, what if you focused on something more sustainable like simple movement? Daily…
5 Simple Exercises to Stay Flexible and Strong During the Holidays
ere in California, we’re lucky to enjoy mild winter weather—perfect for staying active during the holidays. But whether you’re decorating, hosting guests, or just relaxing, it’s easy to feel stiff or tired from all the extra activity. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. These five exercises will help you stay strong and flexible so you…
5 Reasons Why December Is the Best Time for Physical Therapy
December can be a whirlwind. Between holiday shopping, family gatherings, decorating, and year-end tasks, it’s easy to push your own health to the bottom of the list. Many people tell themselves, “I’ll focus on this in January,” but here’s the thing: December is actually the perfect time to start—or stick with—physical therapy. Why wait for…
3 Reasons Lower Back Stretches Don’t Relieve Pain
You’ve been doing lower back stretches diligently, hoping to ease that nagging lower back pain, but nothing seems to change. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. While stretching is often the first thing people try for back pain, it doesn’t always deliver the relief they expect. The truth is, lower back pain isn’t always caused by…
The 4 Most Common Turkey Trot Injuries and How to Avoid Them This Year
Turkey Trots are a wonderful way to kick off Thanksgiving morning, but they can come with their own set of challenges, especially for those who only run on special occasions! As a physical therapist, I often see people nursing the same types of injuries after holiday races. To help you enjoy a safe and happy…
Protect Your Back! 5 Guidelines for Exercising with Pain
Exercising with back pain can be tricky—you want to stay active, but the last thing you want is to make things worse. The good news? With the right approach, exercise can actually be a fantastic way to help relieve back pain and strengthen the muscles that support your spine. If you’ve been holding back out…
5 Surprising Ways Holiday Eating Habits Impact Your Back Pain
The holidays are a time to enjoy delicious food, but let’s face it—those festive meals aren’t always the healthiest. And while we all know a little indulgence won’t hurt, for those of us dealing with back pain, holiday eating habits can sometimes have unexpected consequences. Surprisingly, the foods we choose and even how we eat…
How Physical Therapy Helps You Stay Active and Independent as You Age
As we get older, staying active and independent can become more of a challenge. It’s not uncommon to notice things like stiffness in your joints, less energy for daily tasks, or even the occasional worry about falling. These are natural parts of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them as your new…
3 Common Causes of Morning Neck Pain and How to Fix Them
Morning neck pain can be such a frustrating way to start your day, can’t it? You wake up feeling stiff, sore, and wondering what went wrong overnight. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp pain, it can make even simple tasks like turning your head and going about your day a real challenge. The…
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