by Rachel Beilfuss | Jul 18, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Tissue Healing Times When you get injured, one of the first questions you might ask is “so how long is this going to take?” It is a common question our therapists are asked on a daily basis. So, let’s talk about setting some realistic expectations...
by Rachel Beilfuss | May 16, 2024 | Spine
The Connection Between Lower Back Pain and Hip Health Introduction to Low Back Pain Referred pain occurs when pain spreads beyond the source of the pain. It is a common phenomenon we recognize as physical therapists, but many patients are unaware that referred pain...
by Rachel Beilfuss | Jan 26, 2024 | Sleep
5 Ways to Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain for a Better Night’s Sleep Neck and shoulder pain are one of the most common complaints patients report throughout their lifetime. The prevalence of neck pain has been noted to be as high as 60%. Shoulder pain is not far behind...
by Rachel Beilfuss | Dec 11, 2023 | Injury Prevention
Exercise Today to Stay Safe Shoveling Snow Tomorrow! As the weather gets colder, fall becomes winter, and rain becomes snow. That means, eventually, we will have to get off our cozy couch with our warm hot chocolate, coffee, or tea to bundle up, venture outside, and...
by Rachel Beilfuss | Nov 17, 2023 | Chronic Pain, Sleep
Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep Did you know that sleep is one of the best ways to help the body recover? Sleep plays a crucial role in performance and recovery by decreasing cortisol levels (the body’s stress hormone) and allowing growth hormone to begin...