Do you greet the morning with a smile, or do you wince in anticipation of the pain you’re about to experience? If the first motions you make to start your day are painful enough to make you think twice about getting out of bed, you’re certainly not alone. A variety of conditions can cause morning … Read more
If we were the betting type, we’d guess most of the people reading this are sitting down right now. It’s not a wild stretch of the imagination—most Americans spend around 12 hours per day sitting. Unfortunately, this kind of excessive sedentary behavior has been linked with an increased risk for chronic disease and early death. … Read more
When patients call our Elizabeth and Jersey City clinics, one of the first questions we get is “How long have your physical therapists been practicing?” We our proud to say that they experience of our owners and lead physical therapists speaks for itself. For over 25+ years, Humberto Colmenares has been helping his physical therapy … Read more
Back pain can cause so many different problems in daily life. It can especially cause problems in simple activities that you may have been used to doing, but can do no longer because of pain problems. For Zoila, her back pain definitely prevented her from getting a good night’s sleep. The pain consistently interrupted her … Read more
When pain takes hold, it can be hard to stop without help from a qualified physical therapist. As the pain relief experts, a good physical therapist is uniquely qualified to both help relieve pain and teach their patient how to relief future pain symptoms and also how to prevent pain from even coming back. For … Read more
One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common phrase that you’ll hear. While it may seem easier said … Read more
Singapore Eats and Treats… But Don’t Forget the Water Families traveling to high-temperature destinations usually run into 2 problems: 1. What/where to eat and 2. Dehydration. Like many other travelers, Dr. Asha and I understand the difficulty of maintaining nutrition and being nutritionally conscious while vacationing in a place with unfamiliar cuisine. Singapore is one … Read more
Protein is a necessary nutrient for maintaining high levels of physical function. If you’re a dedicated athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is simply trying to become more active, your protein intake plays a key role in your physical performance. There are many factors of high-quality protein that can benefit you in ways you … Read more
The after effects of surgery can be numerous: constant pain, loss of strength, loss of range of motion. But with a great physical therapist implementing a great physical therapy program, all of these problems can be solved in addition to being able to handle any setbacks that can occur along the road to recovery. With … Read more
“The pills aren’t helping my dizziness and vertigo at all.” It’s a common response that Dr. Asha and myself hear from our vestibular physical therapy patients. After seeing their physician, our patients are told that there isn’t anything that can be done to help, and that the only thing that can be done is to … Read more
