Hand Therapy might be more necessary than you realize. We don’t know about you, but we put our hands and wrists through an intense workout every single day. From lifting groceries to pushing baby strollers, opening tight jars, typing on keyboards, and many other regular day-to-day tasks, our hands take a beating whether we realize … Read More
Stretching is a vital part of exercising and should be part of your daily routine. Although it may be tempting to skip stretching now and then, we need to stretch to ensure our muscles stay flexible, strong and healthy. Physical therapists often see athletes and patients who could benefit from stretching to help with various … Read More
Suffering From Pain? Put Down the Pills. Call a Physical Therapist. If you’re suffering from pain, either recurring or acute, before you call your doctor or reach for a bottle of pills, consider calling a physical therapist. When it comes to treating pain, physical therapy is oftentimes safer, more effective, and successful in delivering the … Read More
Recommendations for Joint Pain/Arthritis 30-Day Challenge Stay hydrated and help detox your body Drink 1 oz of water per half your body weight per day. (Example: If you weigh 150 pounds drink 75 ounces of water per day.) Add lemon if available. Spread out consumption over the course of the day/night. Try to avoid carbonated … Read More
What is Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel, also known as CTS, is a condition that’s identified by pain, numbness and tingling in your fingers. The cause of this discomfort is due to a major nerve that travels through the wrist being overly compressed or stressed, typically by inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nerve. If you … Read More