How to Avoid 5 Common Golf Injuries
Golf swing involves not only the arms, but the whole body. After 18 holes of repetitive body rotation, you can put undue stress on your muscles if you do not have proper form. Common golf injuries can result, including back, shoulder, wrist, elbow and knee pain. How can golfers avoid pain that keeps them from…
Treating Text Neck & Other Modern Conditions
In the age of technology, people are constantly on their phones. According to research, we check our phones about 50 times per day! Although these electronics have become a part of our overall culture, excessive texting, web surfing and social media scrolling can take a toll on our bodies. While many would be unable to…
No Pain, No Gain?
Benjamin Franklin once said, “There are no gains without pains.” More recently, the phrase came to be known as, “no pain, no gain” and “feel the burn” from the Jane Fonda exercise videos of the 1980s. The statement “no pain, no gain” refers to the belief that pushing yourself harder will yield better results, but…
Making a Safe Transition to Spring Exercise
After months of exercising indoors – unless you like to brave the cold – it can be a challenge to transition from winter to spring workouts. When the snow melts away and we can finally see the grass, many of us look forward to varying our workouts. However, jumping in too soon can be harmful…
Physical Therapy for Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, a national observation that raises awareness of heart disease and spreads helpful information about heart health. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women? This ailment is responsible for one in every four fatalities. The heart is the most vital organ…