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Do you spend several hours a day at the computer? If so, it’s important to be aware of the fact that this is one of the leading causes of chronic neck pain. Other causes include pinched nerves, muscle imbalance, poor posture, and trauma. Neck pain can manifest in different ways.…

Don’t Let This Be a Pain in the Neck

As the year comes to a close, the inevitable frantic deadlines and crazy schedules make it difficult to unwind and relax. This can affect your sleep patterns. We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and sleep is the more restorative of all activities, yet it’s among the most neglected.…

May Your Dreams Come True

The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can happen to anybody at a time when you least expect it. Commonly, it occurs after a sudden unnatural twisting of the foot which can tear the ankle’s ligaments. An ankle injury affects every…

Balance & Strengthening for Ankle Sprains

The average American gains 5 or more pounds during the holiday season, which makes it important to follow a structured exercise program as quickly as possible during or after the holidays. A physical therapist is the right individual to prescribe a structured exercise program to overweight individuals. In fact, if…

Your Biggest Gift this Holiday Season

The risk of falling increases with age. A reduction in balance and an increase in reaction time increase the likelihood of falls. Reducing the number of risk factors and improving balance with regular exercise are key components of fall prevention. Falls may be linked to a person’s physical condition (failure…

Prevent Falls with Physical Therapy

Do you spend several hours a day at the computer? If so, it’s important to know that this is one of the leading causes of chronic neck pain. Other causes include pinched nerves, muscle imbalance, poor posture, and trauma. Neck pain can manifest in different ways. Besides pain, symptoms may…

Don’t Let This Be a Pain in Your Neck

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your heel for no apparent reason? One of the causes of heel pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. It is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia serves as…

How to Heal Heel Pain

The hip is an important weight-bearing joint in the human body. Repetitive stress to the femur (thigh bone) over time can lead to the formation of cracks in the hip joint, which is the junction of the pelvis and the femur. For most individuals, simple cracks can heal over time…

Delivering Care to Your Hip & Thigh

 Healthcare reform has been a hot topic in recent years. As the United States struggles to lower health care costs, the financial impact of low back pain cannot be overlooked. Although it does not dominate the news, Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the…

Breaking Free from Low Back Pain

Injuries tend to occur in sporting activities. Professional athletes, in particular, are prone to injuries due to the excessive wear and tear associated with the demands of competitive sports. The right exercise program to maintain strength, flexibility, and stability can help athletes recover quickly after an injury, empowering them to…

Physical Therapy in Sports Injuries

Chances are you don’t think about the muscles surrounding your neck much. These muscles hold your head up and allow it to move in different directions. These muscles allow you to turn your head while driving or to follow a tennis ball as you get ready to swing back at…

Take the Load Off Your Neck

As we go through different stages in life, from childhood, adolescence, and adulthood into our senior years, it becomes even more important to adopt a healthy lifestyle. As they say, prevention is always better than cure. Common conditions and illnesses experienced by seniors: As one grows older, there are changes…

Keeping Fit after 50