Understanding Endometriosis & Adenomyosis: How Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help

July 15, 2026

If you’ve been living with persistent pelvic pain, painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, or discomfort with everyday activities, you’re not alone. Two common but often misunderstood conditions—endometriosis and adenomyosis—affect millions of women and can have a significant impact on quality of life. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside

PEACE & LOVE: A Better Approach to Recovering from Injury

June 23, 2026

For years, most people were taught to follow the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) after an injury. While some aspects of RICE remain helpful, our understanding of how the body heals has evolved. Today, many healthcare professionals recommend a more modern approach called PEACE & LOVE. This framework helps support your body’s natural healing

Why More Patients Are Choosing Laser Therapy to Accelerate Healing and Recovery

June 9, 2026

If you’ve been dealing with persistent pain, a nagging injury, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, tendon pain, or slow recovery after surgery, you’ve probably wished there was a way to help your body heal faster. While there is no magic cure for pain, one treatment that continues to gain attention in rehabilitation and sports medicine is Class

When a Great Day Leaves You Feeling It (And What To Do About It)

April 23, 2026

Maybe it’s a weekend trip, a family graduation, a day at the fair, or walking miles through a new city—those special days that break from our normal routine often end up being some of the most meaningful. But they can also leave your body saying, “Hey… what was that?!” When we ask our bodies to do

When Should I Get Imaging? (X-ray, MRI, CT)

February 11, 2026

If you’ve ever had pain and wondered… “Do I need an MRI?” “What if something is torn?” “Should I get an X-ray just to be safe?” …you’re not alone. In today’s world, imaging feels like the fastest way to get answers. But here’s the truth: ✅ Imaging can be incredibly helpful when it’s truly needed

Interrupted Sleep: How to Recover Quickly After a Rough Night

February 4, 2026

By Dr. Mary Rose Strickland – Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional If you’ve ever had a night where you barely slept — or your sleep was constantly interrupted — you know the feeling the next day: groggy irritable headachy heavy body foggy brain craving sugar and caffeine low motivation And for many people, this isn’t just

3 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Better Yet

February 4, 2026

If you’re frustrated because your pain just won’t go away, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common things we hear: “I thought it would be better by now.” And often, people feel discouraged because they’ve already tried a lot: rest stretching ice/heat massage new shoes a brace YouTube exercises pain meds maybe

What Is Causing My Pain? (And Why Googling It Can Get Tricky)

January 28, 2026

If you’ve ever felt a new ache and immediately reached for your phone… you’re not alone. Most of us do it. We feel pain in one spot — the bottom of the foot, the front of the knee, the outside of the hip, the shoulder — and we want an answer. So we search: “What

New at New Life PT: A Faster Way to Get Out of Pain & Back to Movement

January 20, 2026

Pain shouldn’t be the thing that keeps you stuck. But for many people, pain is the barrier—blocking strength, confidence, and progress. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Class IV Therapeutic Laser, now available at New Life Physical Therapy – Portage. This isn’t a replacement for exercise or rehab. It’s a powerful accelerator that helps your