Arthritis Awareness Month is the perfect time to talk about how physical therapy plays a vital role in helping you move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what you love.
As the leaves begin to change and we inch closer to winter, it’s time to shift our focus to something that often gets overlooked: preventing slips, trips, and falls. With the colder months ahead, now is the perfect time to work on your balance and strength to stay safe during icy conditions. At Houghton Physical … Read more
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
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
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
” As the temperature drops I often hear patients express concerns about pain in the morning. These are a few stretches and exercises I recommend to get your blood flowing and muscles warmed up to help avoid stiffness and soreness throughout the day. “ LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back … Read more
