Posts by Your Place PT
Your Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part VII – Scapular Stabilizer Strengthening
Have You Ever Experienced Neck Or Shoulder Pain? Chances are that the answer to the question above is “yes”. You might be experiencing some neck and/or shoulder pain right now. Both neck and shoulder pain are very common issues and they are also very limiting. A kink on your neck can bother you all day…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part VI – Prone Press-Ups
Does Your Neck Or Back Feel Stiff? Most of you would say yes, if not now then definitely at some point over the last few weeks. Sometimes we wake up with stiffness through our spine. Other times this stiffness develops after we have spent too much time on our phones or computers, in our cars…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part V – Side-Lying Rotations
Have You Ever Had A Stiff Neck, Back Or Shoulders? Sure you have! Stiffness through our neck, back and shoulders is extremely common. Our head is a tough thing to hold up all day and maintenance of proper posture is much more difficult than it seems. That’s why so many of us sit and stand…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part IV – Scalene Stretch
As Smartphone Use Increases – So Does Neck Pain The vast majority of us use our smartphones often throughout the day. It is a source of communication, information, entertainment, organization and productivity – right in the palm of our hands. Studies show that there are some who spend upwards of 6-8 hours a day solely…
Read MoreSocial Distancing In-Home Workout: Part 1
Are You Playing Your Part And Staying At Home? Millions and millions of people around the world have found themselves in a situation that they never imagined being in. Having to stay at home with options in regards to fitness very limited. Gyms are closed. Beaches are closed. Parks are closed. Schools are closed. Athletic…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part III – Doorway Pec Stretch
This Stretch Helps Prevent Pain, Injury & Surgery. I’ve seen hundreds, maybe even thousands of patients for shoulder pain related to the effects of poor posture. Poor posture is extremely common but few understand just how negatively it impacts our bodies. It sets us up for significantly increased risk of injury and associated functional limitations.…
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