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Are You Using Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Correctly?
All of the muscles in your body are important, but one particular group of muscles is vital for many parts of your abdomen and pelvis. Read on to find out more about your pelvic floor muscles and how to use them the right way.
Jan 6th, 2022

Understanding the Different Types of Chronic Pain
Pain can come from a variety of places, and may present in many forms. Understanding if your pain is acute or chronic, and knowing about different types of pains can help you manage yours or get appropriate treatment.
Dec 1st, 2021

What's Involved with Post-Operative Rehabilitation?
Recovering from surgery has many steps including pain management, home care, and checkups to examine progress in healing. But physical therapy also plays an important role in strengthening muscles and restoring normal function.
Nov 2nd, 2021

Can a Gait Analysis Improve How I Run?
Whether you run to stay healthy or to compete, you may be moving in a way that increases your chances of injury. To minimize risk and improve your step, you should consider a gait analysis. Read on to find out more.
Oct 6th, 2021

Why Manual Therapy Might Be Right for You
Whether it’s work around the house, sports, or other activities, injuries are bound to happen. Often you can manage minor injuries at home, but persistent pain and other nagging problems might call for manual therapy.
Sep 1st, 2021

How to Manage Pain After Surgery
Regardless of why you have surgery, an important part of recovery is managing pain. This helps with your comfort and can help speed up recovery and reduce risk of complications. Read on to find out more.
Aug 9th, 2021

Acupuncture for IBS: What You Need to Know
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common condition that affects the large intestine with numerous symptoms. There are treatments available, but did you know that acupuncture is one of them? Read on to find out more.
Jul 13th, 2021

5 Conditions Cupping Treats
Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years, and many people still use it today. This ancient, alternative method of increasing blood flow is used to treat a variety of conditions. Read on to find out what cupping can do for you.
May 10th, 2021

Regaining Mobility After an Injury
Recovering from any injury can be an uphill climb. An important aspect of getting back to normal is working on mobility during rehabilitation. Read on to find out how to work on staying mobile while recovering.
Apr 12th, 2021

Struggling With Tendonitis? There Are Solutions
If you’re physically active, you’re bound to have issues with tendonitis eventually, and on many parts of your body. If you’re dealing with the effects of this condition, read on to find out how you can get it treated.
Mar 9th, 2021

Are You at Risk for Sciatica?
If you’re dealing with pain anywhere between your lower back to your feet, you could be dealing with sciatica. But how do you know if you’re likely to have it? What issues put you at risk for this condition?
Feb 10th, 2021

The Importance of a Strong Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is a part of the body that’s vital to your health but isn’t discussed near enough. Without a strong pelvic floor, you can find yourself dealing with a variety of problems. Read on to find out more.
Jan 13th, 2021

The Stages of Post-Operative Rehabilitation
So, you’ve had an injury operated on and you’re looking to get back in shape. How long does it take? What are the steps to getting back to your regular activities? Read on to find out.
Dec 8th, 2020

Living With Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people in many age groups. It comes in different forms and can be mild or severe. But there are ways to cope with arthritis and even get relief. Read on to find out more.
Nov 9th, 2020

Mistakes You're Making While Running That Cause You Pain
Though there is some truth to the motto “no pain, no gain” when it comes to running, not all pain is good pain. Wearing the wrong shoes and skipping your warm-up are some of the common mistakes runners make that cause pain. Click here to learn more.
Sep 9th, 2020

What to Expect During a Manual Therapy Session
Manual therapy is a hands-on technique in which your physical therapist does most of the work. Sessions may include any number of skilled techniques such as massage, manipulation, traction, or mobilization. Click here to learn more.
Aug 19th, 2020

Are You a Candidate for Gait Analysis?
Are you experiencing leg pain after a long run? Do you suffer from ankle, knee, or back pain? Though there are many factors that contribute to various pain conditions, your gait may be one of them, and you may benefit from gait analysis.
Jul 22nd, 2020

The Difference Between Dry Cupping and Wet Cupping
Cupping is an alternative treatment that’s been used in many places in the world for years. There are two methods of cupping used for a variety of conditions. Learn the difference between them by reading more.
Jun 23rd, 2020

Spine and Sports Medicine and COVID-19: What You Should Know
The coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people confused and scared. To make things worse, people are getting a lot of misinformation about the virus and how it works. Read on to find out what you should know about the coronavirus and COVID-19.
May 27th, 2020

Knee Pain: PRP or Stem Cell Injections?
Knee injuries are among the most common joint injuries to get. Platelet-rich plasma therapy and stem cell injections are two cutting-edge treatments that are showing great promise in treating knee injuries. Read on to learn more.
Apr 22nd, 2020

Why Acupuncture Should be A Part of Your Wellness Routine
If staying healthy is a priority to you, you’re probably already focusing on diet, exercise, and controlling your weight. But have you considered using acupuncture? Read on to learn why it should be a part of your health and wellness routine.
Mar 3rd, 2020

Learn How Diabetes can Lead to Sciatica-Like Pain
The complications of diabetes can be harsh, and millions of Americans are already familiar with them. But did you know that diabetes can also cause symptoms similar to sciatica? Read on to learn more.
Feb 1st, 2020

Stay One Step Ahead of Arthritis
Arthritis can cause joints to ache and swell, making it difficult to get around or enjoy the activities you love. Find out what you can do to stay a step ahead of your diagnosis.
Jan 1st, 2020

Sports Medicine: Keeping You at the Top of Your Game
Want to up your game? Or do you need pain relief and a recovery plan following a sports injury? Learn more about how sports medicine serves and supports you whether you’re trying to better your performance or get back on the field.
Dec 1st, 2019

Living with Chronic Pain
If you’re living with chronic pain, you most likely struggle to do basic daily activities. But please know that there’s hope! Learn more about innovative therapies to relieve your pain and restore your quality of life.
Nov 1st, 2019

Is Back Pain Normal As You Age?
Back pain is one of those miseries that seems to plague men and women as they get older. But is back pain just a normal part of aging? It doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn more.
Oct 1st, 2019

What to Expect From Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
The muscles of the pelvic floor may be tight and painful, or they may be stretched and weak. In any case, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction can affect women or men of any age. Read on to learn more about pelvic floor physical therapy.
Sep 1st, 2019

5 Treatment Solutions for Your Ligament Injury
You hear about ligament injuries all the time when you’re watching or playing sports. But what exactly are they, and more importantly, how can you treat a ligament injury if it happens to you?
Jul 17th, 2019

Effective Hip Stretches to Implement in Your Daily Routine
Sitting for long periods of time reduces the range of motion in your hips, which can lead to mobility problems and pain. Sore glutes, tight hips, and pain-ridden hip flexors can all be a thing of the past with a few daily hip stretches.
May 15th, 2019

How Acupuncture Can Help You with Your Chronic Back Pain
When you’re ready to ditch the pain pills and find relief from chronic back pain, acupuncture may be the solution you’re looking for. This traditional Chinese medicine can address chronic pain and improve your overall health.
Apr 15th, 2019