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The lower back is an extremely common area in which adults experience pain. This area of the back is known as the lumbar spine and supports most of the upper body’s weight, so it makes sense that it would be susceptible to damage and discomfort over time. Up to 80% of adults experience lower back […]

Physical therapy is a great first step in treatment when you’re recovering from an injury or condition. Working with a physical therapist can help decrease your pain levels and improve your overall mobility, which (in turn) will lead to a better quality of life. In this physical therapy education article, we are going to discuss […]

So, it’s June and we are closing in on the first half of the year. In the last week of December and the first week of January everyone’s Facebook news feeds were flooded with posts about New Year’s resolutions. We received phone calls and text messages from former clients who were interested in getting “back […]

It’s no surprise that repeatedly sitting for prolonged periods of time can negatively affect the body. Sitting too much can result in muscle aches, stiffness, pain, and possibly injury. In fact, a lack of mobility can lead to poor blood circulation to your joints and muscles and inhibit your flexibility and strength. However, there ARE […]

Do you know that stretching, even when you’re not consistently exercising, is largely important? Many believe that stretching is an activity reserved for pre and post workout – not true! Incorporating a daily stretching routine can be more beneficial than most would like to believe. Both body and mind benefit greatly from a daily dose […]

The most common musculoskeletal problem, low back pain is costing Americans approximately 50 billion dollars in treatment cost. This number is staggering and will only continue to grow if Americans do not change their habits and movement quality. Low back pain is very difficult to treat with or without medication because the underlying problem is […]

Running injury has become prevalent sports injury due to the massive increase in participation of running events; marathon, 1/2 marathon, 10k, 5k, and a number of different types of fun runs that include bubble or color. I love the idea that so many people are getting up off the couch and preparing for different events […]

Here are some running tips that will help you run better: Cadence is a measure of how many steps a runner takes per minute. For example, Elite level runners have a cadence that approaches one hundred eighty (180) steps per minute. That is very fast. If you want to count your own cadence, take a […]

Everyone loves a good massage. It’s relaxing and soothing, the perfect way to end a stressful week at work or a long and tiring day. However, more than the relaxation and soothing effects it has, it also offers a lot of health benefits, reports the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health or NCCIH. Here […]

Train your Brain: How Physical Therapy can Influence Recovery After Sustaining a Concussion Injury!