Are you struggling with chronic back pain? Millions of people suffer from back pain, making it one of the primary reasons for disability and limited activity. There could be several causes of back pain including problems with muscles and ligaments, improper sleeping position, and injuries. Specific problems with the spine, which includes several vertebrae and … 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
Headaches have the potential to destroy your plans for the day and interfere with your ability to accomplish tasks. Frequent headaches are the most common form of pain in the U.S., reports the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health. In fact, nine out of 10 adults … 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
The worst part about living with pain is how pain can prevent someone from doing the things that they love to do. From our vast experience in physical therapy, after stopping a person from doing what they love to do, pain then moves on to stop someone from doing even the simplest activities in their … 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
One of the toughest challenges when it comes to vestibular physical therapy is that patients don’t necessarily know that a physical therapist, specifically trained in vestibular therapy, can help significantly relieve dizziness and imbalance problems that occur as a result of vertigo, BPPV, and other similar problems. Because many patients aren’t aware of this, they … 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
