Have you taken up a new fitness routine after Christmas? Or are you sticking to your New Years Resolution? This past month alone, I’ve seen many clients who have mentioned signing up for local 5K and 10K runs and starting to schedule training for these races over the next few months (the majority actually […]
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Pelvic pain is a topic I am asked about so frequently that it bears talking about from a variety of angles. So many women and men live day in and day out with pain in their pelvic region, buttocks, genitals, pubic area, tailbone, groin, bladder, genitals, rectum. It can get in the way of
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Have you ever experienced knee pain? The kind that slows you down in life, clicks when you walk up and down the stairs, hurts every time you bend down, aches when you sit, and just generally leaves you feeling frustrated wondering when it’s finally going to wear off… If that sounds like you, you’re not
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“I don’t want to do anything crazy like run a marathon I just want to live my normal life without this constant knee pain.” – Diane, 60, Los Altos Diane had been struggling with knee pain for the past few years, after her doctors had done a scope on her meniscus that never fully recovered.
Bone-on-Bone Arthritis? Here’s How to Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery. Read More »
As a physical therapist, I know the importance of a cool down and how it stops you feeling stiff in the morning. Feeling stiff in the mornings can be a problem. A client last week asked: Kim, do you have any advice for someone like me who is just incredibly stiff every day and
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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
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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
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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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