We all want to stay independent in retirement, we all want to stay active and keep doing the things we love. Plenty of people struggle as they age and find it harder to do day to day things that they have always taken for granted. After you turn 60, it is important to stay active inContinue Reading »
Fall is among us! With a recent survey taken in our clinic, most of our patients agreed that Fall was their favorite Michigan season. Fall brings us many changes. We get the change of weather giving us crisp mornings and cooler days. We get to see farmers rounding up their Fall harvest and outdoorsmen and women preparingContinue Reading »
If you’ve been battling shoulder problems for weeks (or months), praying that it will just go away on it’s own, or you’re sick of being told to rest and take pain medication… And you’re fed up with those agonizing shooting pains whenever you are trying to lift things, playing with you kids or the grandchildren orContinue Reading »
“What happens in a free consultation with a physical therapist?” We had a phone call from a lady today who has never taken advantage of the free consultations that we offer from time to time, and she asked us this exact question before she booked her consultation with us. This lady has been struggling with back painContinue Reading »
We see a lot of patients at the clinic who struggle with knee pain. One of the first things they tell us when they call in inquire about an appointment is that they have tried “this” or “that” but nothing seems to get rid of the knee pain for good. A patient called last week and toldContinue Reading »
Winters in Michigan can be unpredictable. When there’s snow on the ground, there are still lots of options to get you outside. If you want to get out of the house and brave the winter weather, here are some ways for you and your family to stay active and enjoy the snow! 1. Sledding and Tobogganing. You canContinue Reading »
The physical therapy team here at Functional Advantage knows that the beginning of every year starts about the same way: you plan out your new years resolutions with the best intentions to sticking with but a few days in you find yourself relaxing on the couch instead of going to the gym or having cheatContinue Reading »
Shooting pain down the back of the leg caused by sciatica is one of the most common things we see here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy. Do you get a shooting pain down the back of your leg? This pain could be sciatica. Keep reading to learn more about what sciatica is, what could be causing sciatica pain,Continue Reading »
We all know that water is an important part of life. It’s what keeps us functioning. However, life gets busy and we can easy forget to drink enough water. The general recommendation for water intake is between 8-12 glasses of water per day, and more if you are sweating or in a hot environment. Are youContinue Reading »
Have You Ever Pulled A Muscle? Chances are you have… and you probably remember it clearly! A lot of patients here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy are often surprised at how easy it is to pull a muscle. Someone recently pulled a back muscle while sneezing! They don’t realize how detrimental pulling a muscle could be toContinue Reading »
