Keeping your neck and spine healthy while you work As physical therapists, we often see patients who experience neck and back pain related to their desk job. When we talk to patients in sessions about posture and positioning, we do it because it helps to reduce injury to your neck and spine. Think of your […]
Injury Prevention, Workplace SafetyImproving Your Posture: Importance of Thoracic Mobility The importance of posture in our daily lives is often underrated. For a large number of people, much of the day is spent in a flexion-biased, or forward-rounded position. The degree of this bias can be vary based on many different factors. This often presents as a forward […]
Posture, SpineWorking from Home: Ergonomics The number of individuals working from home over the past three years has increased exponentially. Not everyone is equipped with an ergonomically effective home office. Physical Therapists have seen an increase in issues involving but not limited to the hip, low back, and neck. Here are […]
Injury Prevention, Workplace SafetyWays to Reduce Injury Risk with Snow Shoveling Often with snow shoveling season comes an increase in new injuries or an exacerbation of old injuries. Most often, injuries can occur in the low back, shoulders, or legs due to the body not being prepared for the task at hand. This article will highlight some useful […]
Injury PreventionDry needling for Sciatica. Is it worth trying? Sciatica can present in differing severity and intensity but is classified as nerve pain from any sort of injury, irritation, or pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is on average 2cm in diameter at its thickest portion (wow, huh?). It runs along the posterior hip/buttock […]
Dry NeedlingFoam Rolling: Why to Avoid the Iliotibial (IT) Band I would like to point out that foam rolling can be a beneficial tool to release muscle tension throughout certain muscles in the body. The proposed mechanism behind foam rolling is the inhibition of overactive tissue (muscle tightness). This has been proven to help reduce muscle […]
Recovery/TrainingBenefits of Balance and Proprioceptive work Compared to other forms of exercise, the amount of time dedicated to balance and proprioceptive training is significantly less. However, it is arguably just as (if not more) important for injury and fall prevention. No matter your age or activity level, balance is challenged through things like altered surfaces, […]
AgingShould I Avoid Static Stretching Before Exercise? Many people, including myself, have memories of performing static stretches before athletic events, gym classes, or exercise sessions. The thought behind this was a hopeful improvement in muscle performance and a reduced risk of injury. However, recent research has shown a different story. Below I will discuss the […]
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