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 »
“Bouncing Back After Baby” a phrase you’ve probably heard constantly during pregnancy. But what does this entail? As you probably know by now, it’s amazing what your body is capable of. But unfortunately, postpartum bodies are not perfect. Muscle weakness, posture changes, and healing tissues can lead to aches, pains, and impaired function. Luckily physicalContinue Reading »
Here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy the majority of patients we see are 50 years old or older and a popular question we get from those patients is…“How can I stay healthy and active in retirement?” Most of the problems we see, such as back pain and knee pain, do NOT come as a result ofContinue Reading »
A lot of our patients complain of not being able to sleep at night (all of us at Functional Advantage can even have a hard time now and then). In order to keep your bodies moving and our minds active, it is important to get a healthy amount of sleep every night. Sometimes it canContinue Reading »
September is Healthy Aging Month! In order to stay healthy as you get older, there are a number of ways you can adopt healthy habits to keep you feeling young! Whether you’re getting closer to retirement and will have more time to stay active or you want to keep up with your grandkids, it’s always importantContinue Reading »
Finding time to make healthy breakfasts during the start of the busy school year can be challenging! It often seems easier to run through a drive-through or to eat breakfast snacks while driving your kids to school. So we put together a healthy breakfast meal plan for your first week back to school! Here areContinue Reading »
