Houghton Physical Therapy

The 5 Most Common Summer Injuries and How to Avoid Them to Stay Active All Season

Summer should keep you moving, not slow you down. Learn the 5 most common summer injuries, how to prevent them, and when Houghton Physical Therapy can help you stay active and healthy.

Summer has a way of getting people moving again.

The weather improves, the days get longer, and suddenly calendars begin filling up with gardening projects, hiking trips, vacations, pickleball games, long walks, yard work, swimming, and outdoor activities that may have been on pause during the colder months.

And honestly, that is a good thing.

Don’t Let a Pulled Muscle Slow You Down This Summer: How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Strains

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At Houghton Physical Therapy, we often see patients who are surprised by how easily they can pull a muscle—sometimes from something as simple as sleeping in a funny position! Have you ever pulled a muscle? If you have, you know just how debilitating it can be. Most people don’t realize how much a pulled muscle … Read more

What Are The Signs Of Sciatica Improving?

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Sciatica is something that many of our patients at Houghton Physical Therapy suffer with, but how do you know when your sciatica/sciatic pain is improving? For lots of people, sciatic pain can be some of the worst pain they have ever felt. When sciatica is at its worst, relief can seem unlikely and nothing will … Read more

How Can I Improve My Posture For A Healthy Back

Many people, including our patients at Houghton Physical Therapy, often underestimate the power of great posture, why your posture is so important, and the endless benefits it can have on your lifestyle. For most people, their time is more likely spent sitting at a desk or in their car driving, standing up for long periods … Read more