When it comes to dealing with joint and muscle pain, hot and cold therapy are two of the cheapest, easiest means of self-treatment that we have available. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misconception surrounding these two approaches. Cryotherapy and thermotherapy – or ice packs and heating pads – are polar opposites of each other,… Continue reading Pain Management: Ice or Heat?

Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of Americans. The pain, inflammation, and stiffness of your joints can make any day miserable, but for those who suffer from it, they swear that winter is the worst. Something about the cold weather and (lack of) barometric pressure in the air during the wintertime can worsen your… Continue reading How to Reduce Joint Pain in the Winter

If you are like 86% of Americans, your job consists of your butt firmly being planted to your chair. Sitting too much can be bad for your health, and if you sit with poor posture you could be doubling down on these effects. Proper posture is all about keeping your body in a position which… Continue reading Three Ways To Tell That You Have Bad Posture

Arthritis is an umbrella term used to describe more than 100 different diseases that cause joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. While the risk factors for each type of arthritis are different, there are certain things you can do to lower your chances at developing most of them. Here are five ways to reduce your risk… Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Arthritis

Your bones are your body’s support system – literally. They keep you upright, allow you to walk, and prevent you from looking like a giant, two-eyed, squishy blob of skin. With that said, you want to do everything you can to protect your bones and keep them strong. That is why you should avoid doing… Continue reading The 5 Worst Things You Can Do For Your Bones

There is no such thing as a magical cure-all in today’s world of modern medicine, but sleep is probably the next best thing. A good sleeping pattern has all sorts of benefits for your body – it can reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, promote brain function, improve your mood, strengthen your immune… Continue reading Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Joint health is something that millions of Americans struggle with, whether it be a sprain, strain, tendinitis, arthritis, or something else. If painful, inflamed joints are getting in the way of your everyday activities, try following these five tips.   Exercise Regularly Exercise is the closest thing we have to a magical cure-all. Regular physical… Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Joints Healthy

“Yoga is the fountain of youth. You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” – Bob Harper. Yoga is one of the best things you can do for yourself – it is good for the mind, body, and soul. This is what yoga practitioners, known as yogis, have been preaching for hundreds of… Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Yoga

Regardless of age, experiencing pain of any kind is not normal. But you don’t have to live with it! Many do not realize that physical therapists are not only well equipped to treat pain, but also its source.  Make your daily tasks and activities easier on yourself, if you are experiencing any of the below… Continue reading 3 Reasons to See a Physical Therapist

We all know that calcium is essential for building strong bones and teeth, but did you know that it can also help your body regulate blood pressure and maintain a healthy metabolism? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, which is why you should consume at least 1,000 mg every day to prevent… Continue reading 5 Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium