Understanding Your Pain Let’s start with the basics, what is pain exactly? Pain is our brain’s interpretation of being in danger, whether real or imaginary danger. Either way, the pain felt is still very real. You may be asking, how does our brain determine the level of risk we are in? That’s a great question; […]
Chronic PainPosture and Your Headaches Posture is something that most people don’t think too much about on a daily basis. It’s something that often comes naturally and is commonly taken for granted. However, poor posture can have a big impact on overall health, including contributing to or causing headaches. Physical therapists see many patients who suffer […]
Chronic Pain10 Fitness Gifts to Help Them Reach Their Goals The holiday season is about showing appreciation for the people in our lives, and what better way to do that than with a gift that supports their health and wellness? With the new year right around the corner and new fitness goals in mind, help set […]
Recovery/TrainingCommon Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them Winter in Wisconsin means cold temperatures, snow-covered streets, and icy sidewalks. While these elements make the season beautiful, they also increase the risk of injury. Whether slipping on ice, shoveling snow, or participating in winter sports, taking precautions is crucial to staying healthy throughout the season. In […]
Health10 Common Foot Disorders and How to Treat Them Our feet are complex structures that bear the brunt of our daily movement, comprising 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Studies suggest the average person walks about 100,000 miles in a lifetime. This makes it no surprise that nearly everyone will […]
Chronic Pain, Pain ManagementWhat do physical therapy residency training and orthopedic specialization entail? To become a physical therapist, the required entry degree is now a Doctorate in Physical Therapy! That’s right, we’re now Doctors. After graduation, physical therapists can practice as generalists, or they can pursue additional clinical education to specialize in different areas of PT practice. This […]
MiscFrequent Headaches? It Could Be From Your TMJ Do you often struggle with headaches and can’t figure out why? Headaches can be a major “pain in the TMJ” for many! This blog highlights how TMJs can cause headaches and what to do to find relief. Suffering from frequent headaches? It could be from your TMJ! What […]
TMJHow to Know When It’s Time for a Total Joint Replacement Living with joint pain can be frustrating and, at times, debilitating. There are a plethora of factors that play into joint pain, all of which play a role in how you feel at any given moment. There can be damage to the joint structures […]
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