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Although stretching is an essential component of exercise and fitness, it is often overlooked. It is performed not only by runners but also by individuals like us. Some people fail to stretch because they think it takes too much time. The good news is that stretching only takes a few…

Stretch Your Way to a Healthier Life

According to the most recent statistics from American Lung Association and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 480,000 people die each year as a result of smoking-related diseases. According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking leads to 87% of lung cancers, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Smoking is known…

Smoking is Bad to the Bone

The spine is a complex structure made up of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. It can be injured in several ways. It’s possible to sprain ligaments, and muscles, or get a bulging or herniated disc. These are just some of the factors that can lead to low back pain. There can be…

Is Your Back Keeping You Down?

There’s Help for Temporomandibular (TMJ) Joint Dysfunction The temporomandibular joint (also known as TMJ) is located in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper and lower jaws meet. It is used throughout the day during activities like talking, eating, and chewing. In most cases, TMJ dysfunction…

There’s Help for TMJ

What would you say if you found out there were legitimate reasons why your exercise program failed to give you the desired results?  There are nervous system-related issues that could be hindering your muscle strengthening and injury prevention efforts. The brain communicates with every part of your body via nerves. This includes…

Neurological Reasons for Muscle Weakness

Office work typically involves a lot of sitting in an office chair (usually in front of a computer). Did you know that sitting actually puts more stress on your spine than standing? To avoid developing lower back problems, it’s critical to use an office chair that’s ergonomically designed. What does ergonomics mean?…

A Chair Can Save Your Spine

As we get closer to the New Year, people start making New Year’s resolutions. In our case, our New Year’s resolution is all about you and what we can do to make this new year a healthy and pain-free year for you. As the premier providers of physical therapy in our…

A New You this New Year

The holidays are a great time to celebrate with family and friends but they are also associated with an abundance of food and a decrease in physical activity. This can cause weight gain, which can cause aches and pains. With these 10 simple tips, you’ll be able to stay healthy…

How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor includes a group of muscles and ligaments that form a “floor-like” structure that supports key organs. These include the bladder and bowels (and uterus for women). A strong pelvic floor is important for preventing issues like urinary incontinence for men and women (the involuntary loss…

Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Physical Therapy

Studies using high-speed cameras and sophisticated crash dummies have revealed that rear-impact car accidents result in a condition called “whiplash”. This forces the bones of the lower cervical spine (the neck) into hyperextension (backward bending motion) while the bones of the upper neck are suddenly thrust into hyperflexion (forward bending…

Physical Therapy After A Car Accident

Fibromyalgia is a condition in which your body “hurts all over”, leaving you tired and exhausted. It is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness. Fibromyalgia tends to be more common in women and the exact cause is unknown. It can be difficult to diagnose since there…

Fighting Fibromyalgia With Physical Therapy

The Benefits of Core Strengthening No matter what activity you participate in, your “core” is the center of all muscle activity. Your core is much like the middle link to a thick, sturdy chain. The upper part of the chain is your upper body; the bottom part of the chain…

Core Strengthening and its Benefits