All About Sleep
When it comes to health, there is one, simple, easy and FREE thing that you can do immediately to boost your health – and that’s sleep! In fact, sleep is important for ALL areas of health, and it’s the most important thing you do each day. When you peruse the internet or health magazine, all…
Surprising Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help You
When someone hears the words physical therapy there is very a common misconception of what physical therapy is. Many people think of just helping an athlete after a major injury while others think massage or personal training. With today’s sub-specialties, physical therapists can actually help in many ways patients don’t typically expect. When people hear…
You Shouldn’t Ignore Those Aches and Pains
Prior injuries, lack of physical activity, and existing chronic conditions increase the risk of injury. The pain felt may range from mild ache to a sharp, severe, pain. It is common for people to assume a good night’s sleep will cure the pain. Often this pain worsens the next morning. When the muscles and joints…
There’s A Better Way To Measure Your Health Other Than The scale
In January, and in to February, we are overloaded with so many weight loss messages that even the most confident of us can feel under pressure to lose weight… …And those of us who may not even need to shift a few pounds, question if they should be trying to or not. But being healthy…
Broken Resolutions???…Don’t Stress…!!!
It’s that time of year again, a new year and more New Year’s resolutions. Facebook is covered with posts on New Year goals, friends and family are asking…everyone wants to know what you will stick to in 2017. Each year, you promise yourself that you’ll do this or you won’t do that. Then most of…
Four Steps to Watch Your Weight During the Holidays
We are knee deep in to the holiday season, and for the next two weeks people will be solidly booked with work and family holiday parties as well as assorted lunches & dinners. It can be overwhelming but you shouldn’t restrict yourself from things you enjoy. Here are 4 ways to help keep a healthy…
What Not To Wear To The Holiday Party And Why It Causes Back Pain
Ok, I know we don’t like to talk about this, but most people have got their holiday party (or parties!) happening. And if you, or anyone you know, are anything like my wife, the party outfit will be planned already… or at least ready to be purchased. Anyway, last year one of my patients came…
Four Tips to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
The “true” holiday season starts at Halloween and doesn’t end until after the New Year. We tend to become busy with shopping, cooking, and holiday parties and often lose sight of our health. Here are 4 simple tricks designed to keep you healthy and happy this holiday season. Eat Foods and nutrients that provide energy…
Chronic Low Back Pain: Get Relief with Targeted Physical Therapy
About 25 percent of people in the United States say they’ve experienced low back pain sometime within the last three months. For some people, low back pain is temporary, but for others, it becomes a lifelong struggle that can be debilitating. If you suffer from chronic low back pain, targeted physical therapy could be your…
Your Turkey Trot Shouldn’t Knock You Down
With Thanksgiving only one week away, many people are laced up for their annual “Turkey Trot” race. Many of those taking part will develop severe foot pain after the race, a pain called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is generally considered an overuse syndrome of the “plantar fascia” and is a common problem in the foot. …
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