Movement Is Medicine!

Did you know that the average American spends 21 plus hours per day sitting down or lying prone? In a recent study, it was found that more time spent sitting is linked to a higher risk of death. Risk was found to be independent of physical activity level. So the message here is to try […]

Earthly Ways To Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Here on Earth, we may reasonably assume that the zero-gravity conditions experienced by astronauts in space would be relatively easy on the body. But this simply isn’t so, especially where astronaut’s bones are concerned, confirms Raj Acharya, head of computer science and engineering at Penn State University and a former research fellow at NASA and […]

Are you suffering with back pain?

If you are, you are among the majority. That’s right, around 80% of the population deals with back pain at some point in their life. If you fall into this category, you know the annoyance that is caused by frequent back pain – it can interfere with every facet of life. It can make bending […]

Facet Joint Pain

Facet joint syndrome is pain at the joint between two vertebrae in your spine. Another term for facet joint syndrome is osteoarthritis. The facet joints are the joints in your spine that make your back flexible and enable you to bend and twist. Nerves exit your spinal cord through these joints on their way to […]

Movement Mechaniccs and Back Pain

Back pain affects millions of Americans and for many it starts from the ground up. Ignoring how feet affect the lower back can sometimes mean missing the source of back pain. When walking, the body must adjust to many forces which affect both the feet and the spine. When your foot hits the ground, your […]

Treating The Source Of Chronic Pain

Contrary to popular belief, chronic pain does not always stem from damage to muscles or bones. It can sometimes come from the actual nerve tissues within the body. As muscles and bones respond to stress, whether it be acute or chronic, tissues in the body change. These changes might involve protein being released from a […]

Cubital Fossa (Funny Bone) Syndrome

Cubital Fossa Syndrome is a condition that involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve). Cubital Fossa Syndrome can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, pain in the forearm, and/or weakness in the hand.  Weakness of the intrinsic muscles of the hand which will affect […]

Manual Therapy and Stretching Prove Effective for Treating Heel Pain

Do you have pain at the bottom of your heel as you step out of bed in the morning? Is your running impeded by a nagging ache in your heel? If so, these are two very common symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common foot pain condition treated by health care providers. […]

Understanding Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Our shoulders are designed like a ball and socket, but very different from the deep sockets that hold our hips. In fact, many compare shoulder sockets to a golf ball sitting on a tee.  Because these sockets are so shallow, our shoulders rely heavily on the surrounding shoulder blade and rotator cuff muscles to maintain […]

A Dynamic Warmup for Your Next Swim

Warming up is important for every workout, including swimming. To keep your shoulders and core healthy, here are some great dynamic movements to get your whole body warmed up before your next swim. The Inchworm Start in the position to the right. Inch your feet towards your hands (like an inchworm). Walk your hands out […]

Effective Treatments for Carpal Tunnel and Repetitive Stress Injuries

Facing possible hand surgery for a nerve injury or carpal tunnel syndrome and perhaps you want to try Physical Therapy first? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition of the wrist and hand that can affect the use of the whole arm. It is caused by pressure on the nerve at the base of […]

Managing IT Band Friction Syndrome

Of all of the injuries that can beset runners, the iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is by far one of the most common and frustrating. A typical scenario for ITBFS is in a relatively novice athlete who, just when they are really getting accustomed to training on a regular basis, begins to experience lateral knee pain during […]