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Top 3 Stretches For Runners
With indoor gyms still closed in the tri-state area and more and more people looking outdoors for a workout, my patients have been asking for top stretches for runners in order to deal with pain that has come up as a result of running, jogging, and walking on pavement and roads, as opposed to treadmills that lessen the impact on joints.
As a certified sports physical therapist that has focused on training runners for almost 20 years, I myself and both used and recommended these 3 simple stretches for all my runners, as they are they have been shown to be the most reliable, overall, for both preventing and relieving pain.
Read full blogTop 3 Home Office Back Pain Relief Exercises
In these unprecedented times, with more people than ever either staying home or working from a home office, there has been a big increase in back pain with my patients and many requests for recommendations for exercises to reduce pain. Much of this has to do not only with working from home, but also combined with the fact that less people are getting their regular exercise due to the current pandemic situation.
A while back, I posted a video regarding my top 3 exercises in order to relieve back pain at the office, and I realized that these exercises are especially relevant in today’s “normal” of working from home because they apply to any situation, whether it’s your regular office or your home office, or just your desk at home where you pay your bills and browse on the internet.
Read full blogImprove Your Overall Health with These 5 Stretching Benefits
Stretching daily is something that a lot of people don’t think about doing on a daily basis. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component not just for exercise but for general health and wellness as well! According to physical therapists, stretching is an important part of one’s daily routine, whether you’re exercising or not.
The 5 Benefits of Daily Stretching
- Stretching specific exercises prior to exercising helps the muscles to achieve maximum range of motion.
Book A Free Physical Therapy Exam Before It’s Gone!
Pain or dizziness still giving your problems? Then make that appointment for a free physical therapy exam now! Our physical therapists are ready to give your the best solutions available for pain and dizziness relief as a part of our GREATEST PROMOTION EVER!
This physical therapy exam is the perfect solution for those suffering from the following problems:
• Lower Back Pain
• Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Shoulder Pain
• Knee Pain
• Problems Walking
• Balance and/or Dizziness
If you or any of your family or friends are experiencing any problems whatsoever, whether it be back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, dizziness, or vertigo, CALL TODAY and ask about our free physical therapy exam offer in Elizabeth or Jersey City.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy – The First Solution for Neck Pain
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, reducing both the overall costs for patient or the need for dangerous opioids.
Read full blogExploring Singapore & Preventing Back Pain When Traveling
Exploring Singapore Through the Eyes of Doctors Asha and James Pumarada and Family
Our family and I embarked upon our first trip overseas and decided to go to the beautiful country of Singapore. During our travels, I wanted to write a series of blog posts detailing the wonderful and exciting things that my family and I were able to experience while we were abroad.
Read full blogIs Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus begins to push against its outer ring. If the pressure continues, it may push through the outer ring and begin to bulge.
Read full blogBack In The Gym With Physical Therapy
When you’ve been active for most of your life, it can be very difficult when injuries occur. In addition to the pain, many of our patients become a bit disheartened when they are no longer able to be as active as they once were. For our athletes, this is especially true. But we’re so happy when our patients decide to come in to our clinics, knowing that physical therapy can get them back into the action fast!
Read full blogNo More Neck Pain After Physical Therapy
Neck pain can be an extremely tricky issue. Although it may not prevent many physical tasks throughout the day, neck pain can still interrupt one’s daily life significantly with non-physical tasks, such as sleeping. And as we all know, an interruption in sleep quality can have consequences that affect the whole day, including increased fatigue, irritability, headaches, and overall quality of life.
We are so glad that Peter decided not to let his neck pain affect his life any further and seek physical therapy to help him with his neck pain.
Read full blogZero Knee Pain After Physical Therapy
We couldn’t be more thrilled for Cheryl’s result with physical therapy. As a past patient, she knew that our brand of physical therapy would be the best for her knee, post surgery. With our hands on approach, dedicated time with her physical therapist, and our AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, we are happy to report that she has ZERO pain, and is back to her normal everyday routine with no problems at all!
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