Fibromyalgia Treatment Options for You Fibromyalgia affects approximately 4 million people in the United States, roughly 2% of the adult population. Common symptoms include pain and stiffness all over the body, fatigue and tiredness, depression and anxiety, sleep problems, and headaches and migraines. Other less common symptoms include tingling or numbness in hands and feet, […]
Pain ManagementI want to start Running- What do I need to know? Running offers many benefits, such as stronger bones, improved endurance, and better mood to name a few. If you’re looking to start running, here are a few tips to get you started. Consult your Doctor If you’ve never run before or if you have […]
Sports MedicineKeeping 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 SafetyDon’t Live with Urinary Leakage Millions of people suffer from urinary incontinence. Physical therapy can help with urinary incontinence most times. The bladder holds stored urine and when ready to void it goes through the urethra. There are muscles in the wall of the bladder that contract once there is enough pressure placed on them. […]
Women's HealthImproving 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 SafetyConditions of the cervical spine The neck has many important jobs to do. It has to have the mobility to rotate and bend side to side so we can check for traffic, look down to read and look up to see something higher up. It also needs to have the stability to support our skull […]
SpineHands-on Physical Therapy Hands-on physical therapy is very beneficial to healing. There are many ways for physical therapists to treat patients. Some of the most comprehensive care for patients receiving physical therapy includes hands-on treatment in addition to the more traditionally thought of exercises. Hands-on physical therapy is important to be able to get an […]
Myofascial Release
