Three Things that Cause Back Pain That You Didn’t Know…
How many of you have googled ‘preventing back pain?’ I thought so… We have all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’m about to tell…
Lower Back Pain: We Answer Your Questions
If you have experienced lower back pain you are not alone.Nearly 80 percent of adults have, or will have, suffered from it at some point in their lives. It’s the most common cause of job-related disability, a leading contributor to missed work days. Physical Therapists treat this diagnosis more frequently than any other. For that…
Why It’s Vital To Keep Active In the Fall & Winter, And Tips To Make It Easier
Dark mornings? Check. Needing to wrap up in more layers when leaving the house? Check. I think it’s safe to say that the fall and winter season has officially arrived. Now, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy this time of year… But what I don’t enjoy is that the cold weather makes working out seem…
Five Common Misconceptions that keep Patients from Getting Physical Therapy FIRST
In this era of “fake news,” knowing where to get the right information can be a challenge. This fake news makes it easy to understand why patients might have the wrong idea about physical therapy. After all, these misconceptions can quickly snowball. With that in mind, I’ve decided to tackle a few points of confusion…
6 Steps To Getting Back To Exercise After Injury
Someone called my Orange clinic a few days ago and asked: “How long does it take to get back to exercise after an injury? I hurt my ankle a month ago and want to know how long it will take me to get back to running. It’s frustrating not knowing if it’s safe to get…
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer Season!
With summer here, we venture outdoors to cool off in the pool or beach. We dust off the bar-b-que, and we spend more time soaking in the vitamin D. Here are three tips to help enjoy the sunshine and family fun safely! The middle of the day (10 am to 4pm) is when the sun…
What You Didn’t Know About Physical Therapy
If you are “new” to physical therapy then chances are you don’t know much about this specialized field of health care. You might think of physical therapists as just massage therapists or personal trainers. This is quite far from the truth, but don’t feel bad! There are many, people who are uneducated about what a physical therapist…
Have you been told you need surgery?
“I have to get surgery for my torn meniscus. I’m going to be out of commission for a while.” “My back problems have gotten so bad that my doctor says I need surgery to repair the herniated disk.” “The MRI doesn’t look so good. Hopefully the surgery will be a quick fix.” Do any of…
The Most Dangerous Fat
Everyone talks about the little bit of budge around the mid-section and how they want to “get rid” of it. More importantly is how this extra belly fat is detrimental to you. Fat is stored all throughout our bodies and is used for energy, warmth, and protection, but a certain fat opens you up to…
Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer
With the month of November firmly here, we have “officially” moved in to the holiday season. Even though October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, is behind us that does not mean you don’t remain aware! Physical Therapy is an important aspect with the recovery of any breast cancer treatment and a physical therapist is a…






