Can Pilates Help With Scoliosis? One might think of Pilates as a modern-day exercise program geared toward the athletic type – the person seeking strength, endurance, and overall body health. Pilates does accomplish all of these goals, but its applications go far beyond general fitness, like helping combat scoliosis. In fact, some of the most […]
The Holidays present several challenges for all of us. This holiday season you may find an additional challenge if you are trying to stick to a diet or just make healthy decisions regarding your nutrition. Thankfully, we are here to help with some tips and tricks to help you not deviate too far from your
From our email bag, word for word, praise for our physical therapy team on treating back pain… Hi Kim, I love the way you run your business! The attention to detail and customer satisfaction is fantastic. Since I am also in a customer service business (real estate broker), I appreciate it takes extra effort and
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October is finally here, bringing with it the first signs of Fall, pumpkin-flavored treats, and most importantly; National Physical Therapy Month. Since its inauguration by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1992, PT Month has been a great opportunity to celebrate all PT professionals as well as recognize the transformative power of physical therapy.
Happy Physical Therapy Month! No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain-free. Since 1999, Americans have increasingly been prescribed opioids—painkillers like Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana, methadone, and combination drugs like Percocet. In some situations, dosed appropriately, prescription opioids are an appropriate part
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How’s Your Core? After the common cold, lower back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor. Although lower back pain is easy to recognize, its causes are varied and often unclear. Thus, one of the most significant challenges facing physical therapists is to match the suspected cause of the pain
Call it the doldrums, cabin fever, or an instinct to hibernate: the shorter, grayer days of fall and winter can sometimes get you down. Cold weather is inevitable, but the “blues,” known as SAD (seasonal affective disorder), do not have to be! In fact, a dose of regular physical activity may boost your mood.
Did you know that physical therapy can help digestive health? Whether you are experiencing constipation, diarrhea, bloating, nausea, abdominal discomfort, acid reflux, and/or fecal leakage, a knowledgeable physical therapist specialized in pelvic floor and gastrointestinal health can help you overcome your symptoms. Understanding Your Digestive System Your digestive system includes the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach,
“You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.” – Joseph Pilates For years now, Pilates has been touted by people ranging from health experts to celebrities, singing praises of how it sculpts the body without the bulk of weight lifting. Clearly the power
Understanding Your Ankle Sprain A sprained ankle is a very common injury, with approximately 25,000 people—athletes and non-athletes, children and adults—experiencing it each day. An ankle sprain affects the ligaments, tough elastic bands of tissue on the outside of the ankle that connect the ankle bones to each other and protect the ankle joint from
Is your elbow sensitive to touch? Does pain worsen when lifting heavy objects? You might have tennis elbow. It’s not limited to tennis; any overuse can cause it. Pain originates where forearm tendons attach outside your elbow. With time, it may extend to your wrist. Other symptoms include: Pain from touching your elbow’s outside Discomfort
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