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…
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…
Tips to Prevent Common Exercise Injuries
It’s a new year and that means more people will be heading to the gym in winter. If it is your resolution to get fit and healthy, it’s important not to jump right into a new workout routine. Doing so can lead to an injury that leaves you sidelined. Common ones may include pulled muscles…

