Hundreds of millions of nerves exist in our body (fun fact: if you were to lay them all out, they would be 46 miles long). It’s through these nerves that your brain is able to send signals throughout your body. But when one of those nerves is under pressure, usually from surrounding tissues or bones,… Continue reading Nerve Compression: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

From the changing colors of the trees to breast cancer awareness, there’s plenty to celebrate in October. And among them is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month. Each October, we take time to celebrate the positive effects PT has had on hundreds of thousands of people and the dedicated physical therapists who work tirelessly to help… Continue reading October is National Physical Therapy Month

Although there’s currently no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it is possible to find relief from RA symptoms like joint pain and inflammation by sticking to a healthy diet. But just like the foods you do eat are important for your health, so are the foods you don’t eat. While the most effective treatment for RA… Continue reading 5 Foods to Avoid with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Red Meat, Sugar, and More

How many times have you been told the importance of eating well, exercising 30 minutes a day, and drinking eight glasses of water? Probably too many times to count. But how often are you told about the importance of mental health? While you may not realize it, mental health has a huge impact on your… Continue reading How Good Mental Health Affects Your Overall Health

Not everyone can make it to a fitness class at 5:30 p.m. sharp, or even make it to the gym after work. But luckily, we live in a world where there really is an app for everything — including your workouts. Whether you just don’t like exercising in public or only have a few minutes… Continue reading Popular Fitness Apps That Will Get You Up and Moving

Kids see everything their parents do, including some of their, let’s just say, “less than ideal” habits. This may be why the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that if one parent is obese, there’s a 50 percent chance that their child will also be obese. The odds are even greater if both… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Family’s Physical Fitness

As the largest joint in your body, your knee is under almost constant stress. Whether you’re picking something up off the ground or running a marathon, you rely on your knees for a lot. That’s why it’s no surprise that most people will experience some sort of knee pain in their life. But luckily, while knee… Continue reading Knee Pain Do’s and Don’ts

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is commonly referred to as, “the invisible illness.” But while it may not come up on scans or in blood work, the effects of rheumatoid arthritis on your body are anything but invisible. If you don’t have rheumatoid arthritis, it can be difficult to understand exactly what your friends or family members… Continue reading 4 Myths About Rheumatoid Arthritis You Might be Believing

Golfer’s elbow may not be as well known as it’s cousin, tennis elbow, but it still affects thousands of people each year. While tennis elbow affects the outside of your arm (where your forearm meets your elbow) golfer’s elbow affects the muscles on the inside of your elbow. And despite its name, playing golf isn’t… Continue reading The Causes of Golfer’s Elbow (Other than Golf!)

Deciding to have surgery is one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make, but it’s likely one that will substantially improve your quality of life. When it comes to surgery, many things can feel out of your control. To help you better understand the procedure you’ll be undergoing, make sure to ask your surgeon these… Continue reading 20 Questions to Ask Before You Have Outpatient Surgery