Healthy tips blog

  • August 10
    The Unexpected Benefits of Stretching
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Many non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits. You probably already know that stretching extends your overall range of motion, while also elasticizing your […]

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  • July 20
    How Staying Active at Work Can Increase Productivity
    Posted in Healthy Tips

    Picture yourself at work. Hunched over a keyboard, clicking away on a mouse, answering the phone, or having meetings, the most moving around you are likely to do is to and from the copy machine. It is no surprise that our sedentary jobs are causing fatigue and stiffness, both mentally and physically. Fortunately, having a […]

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  • July 10
    Tips to Treat Your Arthritis Pain
    Posted in Arthritis Pain

    If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking for options for managing the day to day aches and pains and often debilitating loss of mobility.  Fortunately, there are many things you can do that, when combined with physical therapy, can improve your strength, increase your […]

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  • June 20
    Still hurting? Your Diet Could Be Why  
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    What you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. Like they say, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in pain. Eating a healthier diet can help you feel better, without those nagging aches and pains. Foods To Say “No” To While […]

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  • June 10
    Without Intervention, Your Lower Back Pain Could Be Here to Stay
    Posted in Back Pain

    Ask any physical therapist, and you’ll get confirmation that lower back pain is the most frequent complaint they’re asked to treat. Often, back strain goes away on their own, especially with the classic “RICE” treatment. But when rest, ice, compression and elevation just can’t cut the pain, physical therapy is often your most reliable path […]

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  • May 20
    Don’t Join the Opioid Epidemic! Why PT is a Much Safer Course
    Posted in Physical Therapy

    No one wants to live a life in pain, but prescription opioids aren’t always the best choice. Painkillers like Percocet, Vicodin and OxyContin certainly come with risks. Opioid risks include withdrawal symptoms, addiction, depression and overdose. And today, the use of opioids is epidemic. Physical therapy is a safer alternative without the risks and side […]

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  • May 10
    How Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Headaches
    Posted in Headaches

    Some people mistakenly believe that “tension headache” refers literally to pain caused by emotional stress. In fact, the term refers to the muscle tension or spasms, at the back of the head that leads to head pain. Yet although feeling tense can certainly lead to muscle spasm, other issues — such as poor posture, injury […]

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  • April 20
    The Undeniable Link Between Nutrition and Pain
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Every day, we learn more about the key role that proper nutrition plays in decreasing pain. Of course, the opposite is also true — poor dietary habits can lead to, or worsen chronic pain. It’s not unusual for physical therapists to walk their patients through their lifestyle habits in order to pinpoint habits that might […]

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  • March 20
    Why Physical Therapy is Critical Following a Joint Replacement Surgery
    Posted in Physical Therapy

    The intricacies of joint replacement surgery can vary greatly, depending on whether the replacement involved a knee, wrist, shoulder, ankle, or hip. Yet the post-surgical recovery period for all of these procedures is remarkably similar. The most important element? Working those new joints correctly, with the help of a physical therapist. Reducing Swelling Before you […]

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  • March 10
    How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Achilles Tendonitis
    Posted in Physical Therapy

    What is Achilles Tendonitis? The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. This tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone and travels down the back of the lower leg. If it’s put under strain, it can get inflamed. This is known as Achilles tendonitis . If it’s left untreated, the […]

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