Unhappy mature woman touching back, feeling pain, sitting on couch in living room, unhealthy middle aged senior female suffering from backache, spinal problem, rubbing stiff muscles or kidneyHow Physical Therapy Can Help You Take Control of Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain can be frustrating. You may have tried medications, injections, rest, or simply “pushing throughContinue Reading »
Hiking, elderly and people, happy outdoor with nature, fitness and fun in park, exercise group trekking in Boston. Diversity, friends and happiness with hike, active lifestyle motivation and senior.Preventing Overuse Injuries in Athletes: Stay Strong, Train SmarterWhether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or just beginning a new fitness routine, staying active is oneContinue Reading »
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and more opportunities to enjoy time outdoors. Whether it’s gardening, walking with friends, attending family gatherings, or taking vacations, staying active is an important part of maintaining health and independence. However, summer can also introduce unique risks that increase the chance of falls for older adults. Falls are one ofContinue Reading »
Every October, we recognize National Physical Therapy Month — a time dedicated to acknowledging the role physical therapists play in helping people recover from injury, reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life through movement. Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing chronic back or neck pain, looking to avoid long-term medication use, or wantingContinue Reading »
As the leaves start to change, many of us are gearing up for one of the biggest chores of the year — fall cleanup. Raking leaves, trimming branches, cleaning gutters, and prepping the yard for winter can be rewarding, but they also come with a higher risk of back pain, shoulder strain, and muscle soreness. TheContinue 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 »
