How Physical Therapy Can Improve Heart Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in every four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. In response to these figures, heart health should be a priority year-round. Begin your efforts with lifestyle changes, such as eating right, quitting smoking, lessening stress and exercising. Simply going to the gym might not be…
Stretches for Pinched Nerve Pain
When a nerve root is compressed, damaged or inflamed, you certainly feel it. Commonly known as a pinched nerve, this condition results in numbness, tingling, weakness or a painful sensation, typically around the neck, shoulders or somewhere along the spine. What Causes a Pinched Nerve? Nerve signals in the body have been aggravated, amplified or…
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…
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…
Importance of Post-PT Rehab for Athletes
When injured athletes are kept off the playing field for several games, they are understandably eager to return to the game. Yet after successful completion of the required physical therapy programs, it’s unwise to jump right back into a training regimen. Physical Therapy vs. Training Basic physical rehabilitation helps patients safely return to their ADLs…

