Why do I have wrist pain from typing?
Do you use a computer all day for work? Do you have a laptop you use for notes in class and for homework? Do you play a lot of games on your PC? No matter what it is that you’re doing on your computer, when you spend a lot of time typing, you’re vulnerable to […]
Why do I have leg pain behind my knee?
Your knees are complex and powerful joints that bear the responsibility of moving your legs as well as supporting the majority of your body weight when standing. It’s no surprise, then, that your knees are vulnerable to soreness and pain every now and then. In many circumstances, all you need to do is rest and […]
Five benefits of physical therapy for knee pain treatment
Constant knee pain is a problem for many reasons. Besides the discomfort of the pain itself, a sore or stiff knee can make it difficult for you to run, jump or simply walk around your home. Even worse, knee pain can affect your balance and lead to a potentially harmful fall. Treatments for knee pain […]
Three reasons you should find an accountability buddy in small-group fitness
When it comes to exercise and fitness, some people are self-motivators. These are the people who can drag themselves out of bed at 5 a.m. without hitting the snooze button. They will exercise in the rain or the cold without a second thought as to how warm the bed they left was. As for the […]
Improve your fitness with SOL Performance Training in Oakland, CA
Getting fit should be a priority in everyone’s lives. It’s more than a means of managing the appearance of your body. Getting fit is beneficial for your health and well-being. Improving your fitness helps provide better support for the structural systems of your body, resulting in reduced chronic aches and pains. Additionally, you can improve […]
Breaking up scar tissue formation with active release physical therapy
If you have recently been injured or had to undergo surgery, scar tissue can form in the injured area or where the incision was made in an operation. Scar tissue is a problem because it binds your muscles in awkward ways. It is tight, limits your range of motion and can be painful. Left unaddressed, […]
Four benefits of treating pain and injuries with manual therapy
Pain and injuries come in many forms that can limit your ability to live your daily life to its fullest. When you have pain and injuries, you need all the help you can get for recovery. In many cases, people can visit physical therapists for help recovering from pain and injuries. Physical therapists have many […]
Three physical therapy treatments to help relieve tension headaches
An occasional headache is a normal part of life, but long-lasting and frequently recurring headaches are signs of an issue that needs to be addressed. Living with a headache every day is no way to live. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help. Treatments for tension headaches vary depending on the cause and severity of […]
How walking more often can help reduce and prevent back pain
Are you experiencing tightness or discomfort in your lower back? Try taking a walk. Active walking helps the abdominal and back muscles to work in much the same way as they do when one completes exercises that target these particular areas. And yet, unlike such strengthening programs, walking requires no special equipment or supervision, making […]
Fall risks and fall prevention
Life is hard enough living day to day without having to consciously worry about standing on your own two feet. If you or an elder person you know has fallen, you’re not alone. More than 1 in 3 people aged 65 years or older falls each year. And while your life experience and wisdom increase […]
Treating lower back pain with physical therapy exercises
Download Free Guide One of the most common types of pain in adults is lower back pain. It can occur for many reasons, including: Sitting for too long Overexertion in physical activity Incorrect posture when picking things up Traumatic injury Weighing too much Smoking Chronic conditions like arthritis and herniated discs Depending on the cause, […]
Seven tips to help improve your posture at work
Occupations that require you to hold your body in a certain position for extended periods of time can lead to problems with your back and spine if you are not maintaining good, proper posture. For example, poor posture habits while sitting in an office chair, looking at a computer, driving or standing for long periods […]