A lady emailed the clinic the other day and asked: “I get low back pain during sit-ups. Am I doing something wrong, or should I avoid them?” Great question! I’m glad this lady asked because this time of year, as people begin to prepare for the winter months, we see a big rise in the […]
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So in a few weeks the clocks are going back and its going to be time to stay active during Autumn. And for some people that knocks them completely off track. Some people hate early mornings. Others dislike dark evenings. Either way, it’s generally agreed that during Autumn and Winter your pillow and warm
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Feel pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise, and go about your day? You may have muscle imbalances (and it’s probably not what you think!) Here at PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness, we help people daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain… and it’s safe to say that
Back Pain Is Caused By Your Hips?! Knee Pain From Your Ankles?! Read More »
When I was a kid, whenever I’ve heard someone say that posture is important, or that you can do damage if you don’t sit or stand currently, I didn’t quite pay attention to the importance of it. There is nothing worse than hearing: “Stand up straight, or ” sit properly”, and “stop slouching!” However sometimes
Neck & Shoulder Pain: You’ll Want To Sit Up And Read This… Read More »
Pregnancy is a challenging time. There are a lot of changes, but in the end, it is all worth it. There are postpartum issues that arise that can be well managed with the proper specialist. Are you having trouble losing the baby weight? Have you ever experienced embarrassing moments of postpartum incontinence? Are you fearful
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Lets play a fun quiz that might help you live with less neck pain. (And if you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions… read on!) When you sleep at night, do you find yourself sleeping on your stomach? Or with more than one pillow in a twisted position? When you’re relaxing at home, do
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During the aging process, the fibrous cartilage between the thighbone (femur) and the shinbone (tibia) within the knee can degenerate and become prone to tearing. Some of these tears can be degenerative meniscus tears. These cartilages—the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus—act as shock absorbers, thus protecting the joint surfaces from undue wear and tear, which
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You may not want to be sitting down to hear this: spending 13 hours a day seated, as 20 million of us do, can seriously endanger your health. Women spend the equivalent of 74 days a year on their bottoms. Men are even worse — parked on their behinds for 78 days. It’s not entirely
13 hours a day on our bottoms, why not get Fit While You Sit? Read More »
Trends come and go in our industry, but one trend that has some staying power is Small Group Fitness Session. Finding the right Fitness Program is key to weight loss and a healthier you. Have you ever tried Small Group Fitness Classes? PhysioFit offers daily classes in our small group studio. Here are the top
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About 10 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), a painful condition in which the cushioning cartilage between bones wears away. To ease pain, OA sufferers often take supplements, the best known being glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine is thought to inhibit inflammation and stimulate cartilage cell growth, while chondroitin may strengthen cartilage and increase its
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With many individuals today leading such active lifestyles, hip problems related to the labrum have become a common complaint at the doctor’s office. If you have been diagnosed with this problem, you may still have some confusion regarding the dynamics of the pain and why it occurs. Just like the meniscus of the knee, the
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