Whether you have recently suffered from a knee injury or you are looking to prevent one, exercise might be your best medicine. Strengthening the different muscles, joints, and ligaments in your knees is essential for reducing stress, avoiding injury, and alleviating chronic pain. Here are three different exercises you should try. Partial Squats Partial squats… Continue reading Knee Strengthening Exercises
Got a pain in your neck? Not an annoying relative, coworker, or friend – a literal pain located in your neck. Experiencing stiffness or soreness in your neck is never fun, and can make everyday life rather difficult. It is important to know the causes of neck pain in order to help fix it and… Continue reading Pain in the Neck: Common Causes of Neck Stiffness and Soreness
Youth sports are great for a variety of reasons: they promote physical activity, instill the importance of teamwork, and open the door to lifelong friendships. Unfortunately, there is also the chance of injury. No matter what safety precautions we take, injuries are bound to happen. While it is impossible to completely eliminate this risk, there… Continue reading How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Sports Injury
Your back is involved in pretty much any movement you can think of. Walking, running, bending over, and even sitting down all require the engagement of your back muscles – so when they are in pain, you are going to feel it. Back pain is something that affects millions of Americans, here are some of… Continue reading Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
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
Sprains and strains are common sports injuries which are easily confused, and for good reason – they are both soft tissue injuries, they share similar signs and symptoms, and there is only a one-letter difference between the actual words. Although many people use them interchangeably, the fact is that they are different injuries. Read below… Continue reading Sprains vs. Strains: What’s the Difference?
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