Posts Tagged ‘pain’
Preventing Pickleball’s Most Common Injuries
There are many unlucky people out there who are unaware that pickleball exists. For those of you lucky enough to know about pickleball and, even better, for those of you who play pickleball, this blog post may be of great value to you. When I mention the game to friends and peers of mine I…
Read MoreDo You Wake Up In Pain? This Might Help!
“I Don’t Know What I Did…I Just Woke Up & My (Fill In The Blank) Hurt..” This is something I’ve heard from countless patients. Many people fail to realize that the positions they situate themselves in throughout a night of sleep can be very problematic and difficult for the body to tolerate. It is difficult…
Read MoreFoot Pain! Most Have Had It. Here’s A Way To Fix It.
Most People Experience Foot Pain Pain in your feet is not uncommon. After all, as humans, we spend a lot of time on them and they take the brunt of our entire body weight. There is not a great deal of muscular support and the joints in the feet are very small compared to others…
Read MoreIn-Home Resistance Band Strengthening
Gyms Are Closed…What Can You Do? In the midst of COVID-19 and the risks associated with gyms being open to the public, we find ourselves in a unique and challenging predicament in regards to exercise. This situation applies mostly to strengthening as many have resorted to walking, running or biking outside for their cardio work.…
Read MorePreventing Injury: Proper Walking & Running Form
Why Are We At Risk For Injury When Walking Or Running? I have seen hundreds of patients for conditions related to walking or running. These conditions are extremely painful and limiting – often forcing people into stopping any walking or running routine. They also impact one’s ability to work and perform regular daily activities. Few…
Read MoreYour Place Physical Therapy Posture Series: Part IX – Serratus Slides
Are You Dealing With Neck, Back Or Shoulder Pain? Then let me help you with some helpful information on how to resolve it! During this time of COVID-19 many of us have been spending significantly more time at home. So, an exercise that is highly effective at reducing or preventing pain in your neck, back…
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…
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