Pain and inflammation can be relieved through proper nutrition, stress management, and exercise. There are many chronic conditions that can lead to pain and inflammation; however, much of what you?re feeling can be managed simply through diet. If you live with constant pain and inflammation, you are not alone. Your body is fueled by what
One of the biggest parts of physical therapy is stretching. In almost every physical therapy treatment plan, there is some incorporation of targeted stretches. Stretching can benefit anyone – from athletes looking to improve their technique to older folks looking to relieve chronic aches and pains. Stretching not only helps with flexibility improvement; it also
It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers. If you are suffering from headaches, you are not alone. In fact, the International Headache Society states that headaches are the?third most common pain complaint across the world. If you are living
We?ll admit it – finding time to exercise during the day can be hard. For many people, it seems like an all or nothing task. You spend 8 hours of your day at work, you commute home, you drive your kids to their activities, you make dinner, you get ready for bed? it seems as
There are many reasons why one may develop back or neck pain. Anything that causes the spine?s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop as a result of
Core strength training is an important part of physical therapy. The muscles in your core help in anchoring your center of gravity, which gives you the ability to balance yourself. Whether you?re sitting, standing, or running, your core muscles play an integral role in keeping you balanced. A weak core can cause you to feel
Are you living with arthritis? Do you think you may be experiencing symptoms of early-onset arthritis? Do your joints feel painful, achy, or weak? If you are living with arthritis, you?re not alone. In fact, there are over 100 different types of arthritis that people are diagnosed with. The most common demographic to be diagnosed
Want to start reversing your abdominal separation TODAY? In this video, I give you 3 simple keys to how you breathe, how you move and what you eat and how these play a role in reversing your diastasis. We treat diastasis recti every day in our clinical practice. It is actually fairly simple to recover
Did you just have a baby and you want to know if you have a diastasis recti? In this video, I will tell you what a diastasis recti is and how to check if you have one. Learn the two different ways a diastasis is measured. Learn what not to do when testing for a
Back pain is extremely common – in fact, 60-70% of people across industrialized nations experience back pain. If you are living with it, you know how limiting it can be to your daily life. That?s why it?s important to consult with a physical therapist as soon as it starts. The longer you wait, the more
