Balance is vital to normal every day life activities such as getting out of a chair, walking, driving a car or going grocery shopping, and most of the time you don’t have to think about it. If balance problems develop, they can cause several disruptions in your daily life and can also increase risk for […]
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Text neck: A modern spine aliment
Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet or other devices too frequently and for too long. This injury it’s becoming more common as more people hunch over smartphones and it’s occurring even in adolescents. The disorder is associated with chronic headaches […]
Fall-Related Injuries — Not a Normal Part of Aging
Each year, more than 1.6 million older U.S. adults go to emergency departments for fall-related injuries.* In fact, falls are the number one cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence, and injury deaths. That said, it’s important to understand that falls don’t “just happen,” because you or a loved one is getting […]
Choose Physical Therapy, Not Opioids for Chronic Pain Management
Non opiods pain management, like physical therapy, is a good choice. Just like you, I hear all the news headlines about the devastating effect opioid dependence is having on individuals and families. The stories are truly heartbreaking. And with prescriptions for opioids continuing to rise, I feel it’s my duty as a healthcare provider to […]
Don’t Let Gardening Take a Toll on Your Body
Just like playing a sport, gardening requires strength and flexibility. But unlike sports, nobody ever teaches the importance of conditioning your body before you garden. People just get out there and start lifting, digging, reaching, squatting, bending, and carrying without the benefit of proper training. Unfortunately, this can lead to a variety of ailments, the […]
