How walking more often can help reduce and prevent back pain
Are you experiencing tightness or discomfort in your lower back? Try taking a walk. Active walking helps the abdominal and back muscles to work in much the same way as they do when one completes exercises that target these particular areas. And yet, unlike such strengthening programs, walking requires no special equipment or supervision, making […]
Why good nutrition is key to strong athletic performance
It’s important for every person to understand how nutrition affects physical performance. Your body is depending on you to supply it with the necessary raw materials to conduct its countless everyday functions. Understanding the link between athletic performance and nutrition is even more essential when you’re an athlete. After all, athletes tend to burn more […]
Five nutrients you need for stronger performance
How much thought do you give to your nutrition? Many people eat whatever they like; however, not paying close attention to your nutrition can have repercussions for your physical performance. Most people need between 1,300 and 3,000 calories per day to keep their body fueled. Athletes can require many more calories than this, and some […]
How the food you eat can contribute to your pain
Do you have long-lasting pain and stiffness that seems to never go away? This makes it difficult for you to enjoy your daily life or get your work done. Pain can occur for a number of different reasons, but usually, it has something to do with inflammation in your body. Inflammation is your body’s way […]
Five foods to avoid when trying to reduce chronic pain
What you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. Like they say, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in increased chronic pain. In order to avoid this, there are certain foods that you should steer clear of. A physical therapist can […]
Three simple ways to add more exercise to your day-to-day life
Are you one of the many American adults who live with chronic pain and stiffness in their muscles and joints? There are many conditions that can cause chronic pain and stiffness, but oftentimes, this is nothing more than the result of lack of physical activity. Lack of physical activity leads to your muscles becoming tighter […]
Three sneaky ways to get in more cardio for cardio haters
Your kids’ after-school activities. Long hours at work. These are just some of the reasons why many people don’t want to spend hours doing cardio every week. Sometimes, it’s not only a time issue but also a matter of simply hating cardio in the first place. If you’re a “cardio hater,” your physical therapist can […]
Shoulder feeling stiff and achy? Physical therapy can help!
Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But waking up with shoulder stiffness and pain regularly could be a sign of a more serious issue. Unfortunately, shoulder pain is all too common. In fact, medical studies report that up to 70% of people will experience shoulder pain […]
Top four simple ways to stay active
Work commitments. Kids’ school events. After-school sports and activities. There are many reasons American adults have a tough time staying active. Medical researchers report that approximately 80% of Americans don’t get enough exercise. But changing this doesn’t have to mean suddenly spending hours at the gym or jogging. Getting enough exercise can be as simple […]
Can physical therapy treat sciatica?
Burning pain shooting from your lower back. Aching back or legs after sitting for a while. Numbness or tingling in one leg. People who have these symptoms are likely dealing with a condition called sciatica. Sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerves in the lower back is pinched. It’s also one of the leading […]
How would you feel without arthritis pain?
Joints that move more smoothly as you walk. Decreased joint pain when you wake up in the morning and when doing daily activities. These are just a few of the possible benefits that arthritis pain treatment from a physical therapist can offer. Arthritis is a common issue for Americans; it’s estimated that about 63 million […]
Three ways to stay active to help prevent chronic pain
One of the main reasons people suffer from chronic pain in their muscles and joints is because they live a sedentary lifestyle. In other words, they don’t move or exercise enough. We know exercising doesn’t sound the most fun for many people, but there are many activities you can do every day to help stay […]