Healthy tips blog
- May 20
Staying Healthy As We Age: The Importance of Physical Activity
Posted in Healthy TipsIt’s pretty common to be less active the older we get, but if we want to remain as healthy as possible, we must incorporate as much physical activity into our daily lives as we can! Thankfully there are many easy ways to increase your...
- May 10
Is Stretching a Real Form of Exercise?
Posted in Exercises, StretchingYou probably already know there are a ton of different factors that contribute to maintaining your health. Getting a full night’s rest, staying hydrated during the day, and eating well-balanced meals are the most commonly shared tips when it comes to living a healthy...
- April 20
Get Your Hip and Knee Joints Moving Again with These 5 At-Home Exercises
Posted in Exercises, Hip and Knee Pain, Joint PainAre your hips and knees feeling stiff, achy, or even painful? Noticing more discomfort in your joints when standing up and moving around? If so, you’re not alone. This quarantine has taken a toll on many people’s bodies, as it has become much more...
- April 10
Get Back to Comfort with These Back Exercises – All of Which You Can Do at Home!
Posted in Back and Sciatica Pain, ExercisesAre you feeling back pain after being quarantined to your home? You may be wondering, “Why is this? I’ve barely left the couch!” Well, therein lies the issue. The sedentary lifestyle that I’m sure many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes...
- March 20
Why Choose Opioids When You Can Choose Physical Therapy?
Posted in Health, Physical TherapyIt is no secret that there is an opioid crisis plaguing the nation. In fact, just within the year of 2016, opioid overdoses claimed the lives of 116 people each day. It is also estimated that about 11.5 million Americans misuse the pain-management drugs...
- March 10
How to Rid Yourself From Those Pesky Aches and Pains
Posted in Aches and PainsDo you feel achy and stiff when you wake up in the mornings, as if your entire body is being weighed down? It is normal to feel this way every now and then – perhaps you had a tough workout at the gym the...
- February 25
The Natural Way to Treat Arthritis Pain – Without Medication
Posted in Arthritis Pain, Physical TherapyThere are numerous different types of arthritis that people experience – in fact, the term “arthritis” is used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and joint disease that millions of people suffer from. Arthritis is known to affect the elderly since...
- February 11
Relieve Your Pain and Increase Your Energy With These 5 Simple Steps
Posted in Aches and Pains, Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips, Physical TherapyPain can be a debilitating and limiting part of your life. It can hold you back from the physical activities you’d like to do, whether it be work, hobbies, or simply getting around to complete daily tasks. Fortunately, there are a few quick and...
- January 20
Preventative Rehabilitation: The Many Benefits of Pre-hab
Posted in Health, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDo you have a surgery planned in the near future? Is your job or sport physically demanding, putting you at risk of sustaining an injury? Are your muscles and joints simply not what they used to be, becoming frail and weak? If so, preventative...
- January 6
Is Your Discomfort Caused by a Strain or a Sprain?
Posted in Aches and Pains, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyIt’s a scenario that’s all too common to many of us: walking down the street, not paying attention, when suddenly – your ankle slips off the curb. You feel immediate pain but can’t tell if you should seek medical attention or not. Some injuries...