Getting You Back to Better
If you experience lower back, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 31 million Americans are experiencing it right along with you. And if they don’t have back pain now, statistically speaking, they probably will soon. Experts say 80% of the population will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Sure back pain …
With busy schedules, hectic deadlines, and the stress of everyday life, it’s no wonder millions of Americans suffer from chronic muscle pains and body aches. Most muscle pain is benign in nature and can be attributed to tension and stress. This pain can typically be relieved with a visit to a massage therapist who can …
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We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. It’s essential to our overall health and well being, and also gives the body time to repair itself. An estimated 67-88 percent of people who suffer from chronic pain are affected by disruptions to their sleep. When you’re hurting, it’s difficult to …
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Have you ever taken a step back to consider just how often you use your hands? It might seem silly but think about it. We use them for literally everything—brushing our teeth, driving a car, typing on a keyboard. And the reason we can use our hands is because of our wrists; to take care …
The hip is the strongest joint in the human body, yet not immune to injury or dysfunction. A complex intertwining of dense ligaments and cartilage, this structure is responsible for holding up your body’s weight and providing valuable feedback to your brain about balance and movement. Injuries to the hip joint can occur in a …
The human hip joint is the foundation of the core, the base of stability, and an integral axis for force and strength. With great power, however, comes the possibility of great dysfunction. Hip pain is one of the most common complaints among patients seeking assistance from a Physical Therapist. Difficulties with daily activities such as …
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Written By : Kelsey Downing, DPT It’s almost ski season and you get some time to hit the slopes and have some fun. You are having a great day on the mountain, then you start to feel the first-day ‘noodle legs’. Your legs start to ache and every movement becomes strained, cutting your day short. …
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Written By : Kelsey Downing, DPT You just went for your daily run, when you make it home your shins start to throb. This could be shin splints, a common condition that affects many athletes. This pain is often experienced by high-level athletes but it can also come to affect those who just started a …
Written By : Kelsey Downing, DPT In 2014 Tiger Woods withdrew from 3 national tournaments, in 2017 he missed most of the season and has had two major back surgeries in the past 5 years. A golf pro who trains with the best and spends countless hours perfecting his game can’t even avoid back injuries …
Back Pain with Golf: Exercises to Prevent Low Back Pain Read More »
Have you ever woken up with a neck so stiff you could barely move your head in any direction? It’s one of those annoying pains that stays the whole day and no matter what you try to do, you can’t seem to get it to go away. If this sounds familiar to you, you are …
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