It’s Time to Get Moving!

In today’s fast-paced world, our lives are so busy that we often ignore everyday nagging pains. Whether your back, neck or knee is causing discomfort, turning a blind eye to the initial signs something is wrong could turn a small problem into a bigger issue. Normally, we wait until an injury occurs before seeing a…

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Tips for Shoulder Injury Rehab

Shoulder injuries are among the most commonly reported in emergency rooms each year. Since the shoulder is the most moveable joint in the human body, it is can also be one of the most unstable. Some of the most prevalent shoulder conditions include rotator cuff tears, cartilage tears, frozen shoulder and osteoarthritis. If your injury…

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How to “Age Gracefully” with Manual Therapy

From a young age, we’re brought up to believe that creaking joints and aching muscles are natural as we grow older. When back pain or stiff joints start, many of us accept it as normal because we may be over 50. However, this is not an accurate philosophy to live by. As Physical Therapists, we…

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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…

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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…

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