Your 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.…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part II – Shoulder Squeezes
It’s Not Uncommon to Have Bad Posture. Do you sit up straight when you’re scrolling through social media, news or anything else on your smartphone? Do you sit up straight when you’re working on your computer? Are you upright and aware of your posture when you’re sitting or standing in general? Most people would honestly…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part I – The Chin Tuck
How’s Your Posture? Poor posture is a common source of pain for far too many people. Why is it such an issue? Because of societal trends encouraging positions that are straining and damaging to the human body. These trends include excessive cell phone use, time spent working at computers, driving, watching TV – and the…
Read MoreAre Doctors Always Going To Help Me Feel Better?
For generations upon generations society has lead us to believe that, if something is wrong with our body, we should go to a doctor. This belief still remains true in many cases. However, when it comes to things like muscle or joint pain and associated loss of function, relying on a physician may never get…
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