Why are you feeling so achy and stiff in the morning? Could it be an old, ill-suited mattress? An unsupportive pillow? A poor sleeping position? Do you have an underlying health condition like osteoarthritis? What about dehydration? Maybe it’s a combination of these issues, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Whatever the reason, a.m. stiffness … Read more
Are You Suffering From Arthritis? Physical Therapy Could Help! Have you ever found yourself relating a little too much to the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, barely able to walk around because of painfully stiff joints? Unlike the Tin Man, you might have arthritis, and it’s gonna take a whole lot more than … Read more
Physical Therapy: A Drug-Free Way to Control Inflammatory Pain For people with chronic pain, life presents some very real obstacles. If you’re dealing with inflammatory pain, chances are you already realize that you need a long-term solution rather than a short-term one, especially if you have a chronic illness that causes persistent or recurrent pain. … Read more
Our physical therapy clinic strongly believes that an educated patient is an empowered patient! That’s why we love to not only help relieve our patients’ pain but also continue educating our patients so that they can gain a better understanding of the health conditions they’re facing. A herniated disc is one of the most common … Read more
One thing is for sure, Isaac Newton had it right when he discovered the Law of Inertia. You know, a body at rest stays at rest, and a body in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an outside force? That’s Newton’s law of inertia, and it can most definitely be applied to your … Read more
It’s true that as we all age, our joints very plainly are not what they used to be. Joint pain can occur for several reasons, such as a previous injury that has limited your motion or the general “wear and tear” of osteoarthritis that typically comes with age. Whatever the case may be, physical therapy … Read more
One of the many benefits of physical therapy is that it helps show you how physical activity is medicine! Our physical therapy team strongly believes that the human body was meant to move, and when it doesn’t, things start to break down. Unfortunately, the modern environment isn’t great for promoting regular physical activity. Many of … Read more
As you age, there’s a chance a day will come where you don’t wake up and immediately spring out of bed, ready to take on the morning ahead. Whether you are dealing with an old injury, a new issue, chronic aches and pains, or joint stiffness, the simple act of getting out of bed in … Read more
We lead extremely sedentary lives these days compared to 30 or 40 years ago. Millions of people spend several hours each day sitting at a desk, without bothering to get up to do anything other than visit the restroom. When you’re younger, you may not notice the effects of sitting all day, but boy oh … Read more
Have you found that your joints and muscles bring you discomfort or feel achy and stiff after a long workout? Are you not getting the results you want even though you’re exercising every day? There might be a reason for that — you aren’t stretching enough! Our clinic would love to help you create a … Read more
