Flip flops are a great summer footwear choice for many people. They are perfect for beaches, pools, and other outdoor places. But they are not always the best choice. When you wear them, the arch of your foot is not supported. This can lead to foot pain. You might be wondering: can I still wear … Read more
In my last post, I talked about the #1 Way to Improve Your Balance, with a simple, easy solution to improving your everyday quality of life. But even with this easy fix, sometimes a more specialized solution is needed. That’s where physical therapy comes in to fix balance problems for good! When it comes to … Read more
You don’t have to keep dealing with pain! Back and neck pain are extremely common conditions that many people struggle with over the course of their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children … Read more
Most people struggle with good posture, including when sitting and standing up straight. Many of us can even remember as teenagers being told by our parents and teachers to “Sit up straight!” Back then we all rolled our eyes, as this demand seemed annoying. However, as we grow older, we realize that it goes beyond … Read more
With the 2020-2021 school year shaping up to be, quite possibly, one of the most unique and challenging years ever, many of our patients with kids enrolled in virtual learning have been looking for tips on a good home setup. But with much of the setup focusing on creating exciting and fun spaces that mimic … Read more
For many of our vestibular patients, dizziness symptoms can be challenging enough. But when paired with another problem, like back pain, it can make everything feel that much worse. Luckily, a physical therapist that specializes in dizziness and vertigo problems, such as myself, can get rid of both the dizziness problems and the back pain … Read more
Back pain without physical therapy treatment can really cause problems for even the simplest of movements. Without treatment, a simple movement like bending down to pick something up can feel like the hardest task in the whole world. But there is hope! For our recent physical therapy patient Dieudonne, we could not be happier with … Read more
When it comes to pain, we know that physical therapy works best when it is the FIRST option. When patients make that choice, it ends up being the best choice that they could have ever made! In fact, studies for support choosing physical therapy FIRST for common problems including back pain or significant knee problems, … Read more
One of our best physical therapy success stories happens to be our last one of 2019! After a difficult pregnancy, Sara was left with severe pain in her back, among other problems, postpartum. Even with a known pre-existing condition, the pain was more than expected. But after physical therapy with Dr. James that adapted as … Read more
It’s just over-the-counter pain relievers, right? It’s not like you’re taking opioids for pain relief. Think again. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other over-the-counter pain relievers regularly for aches and pains is not always as safe as you think. Regular use of these medications also does not address the underlying causes of your pain. … Read more
