It is a common misconception that “sprain” and “strain” are interchangeable terms. In reality, there are some key differences between the two. In order to understand how they differ, it is important to first understand what ligaments and tendons are. Ligaments connect bones to bones within a joint, while tendons connect bones to muscles. When … Read more
Improve Your Health and Wellness and Have Fun Doing It Through PT Maintaining a high level of physical activity can help you live longer while also improving the quality of your life According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans don’t meet the physical activity guidelines established by the US Department of Health … Read more
At the end of the day, it really is up to you. Pay attention to your self and how your environment is set up around you, and you’ll be that much closer to removing back pain forever from your life!
Have you had dizziness that you couldn’t explain? Dizziness problems can happen when you least expect it. One moment you could be walking, and the next moment you could feel like everything is spinning! Unfortunately, many of our patients assumed that it would be a “once in a while” problem that would just “take care … Read more
Did you know that you can manage your chronic pain with a proper nutritional diet and physical therapy? If you are working to manage a chronic pain condition with the help of a physical therapist, it is likely you will receive some nutritional diet advice as part of your treatment. They know that in some … Read more
With summer in full swing, flip flop season has truly begun! Just like barbeques, the beach, and hanging out by the pool, wearing flip flops has been common during the summer for their ease of use and breathability during these hotter months. But along with the increase in flip flop usage comes an increase in … Read more
Say Goodbye To Expensive Over-The-Counter Medicine, and Hello To Physical Therapy! The society that we live in today is highly medicated. Go into any grocery store or pharmacy and you’ll notice tons of over-the-counter pain medications. Doctors also consistently prescribe heavier pain relievers as well, including the opioids that have become increasingly abused over the … Read more
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around. You may not find that information shocking, especially if … Read more
When neck pain comes back again, it can be very disheartening, understandably so, especially if it was already solved before with physical therapy. But, like we tell our patients all the time, there’s no reason to lose our heads because we know the solutions! As people go on with their daily lives, there will always … Read more
