Hydration

June 22, 2023

Proper hydration is an essential component of health and wellness and its importance is often overlooked. It is vital for our bodies to function properly, including recovery and injury prevention. In this article, we discuss the benefits of hydration, how much water you should drink, and some tips for staying hydrated. Benefits of Hydration Water

Don’t Wait to Address Minor Aches, Pains and Strains

June 20, 2023

Waiting to address minor aches, pains, or strains can lead to several negative consequences, including: Worsening of the condition: Ignoring minor discomfort can allow the underlying issue to worsen over time, potentially leading to more severe pain or even chronic injury. Reduced mobility and function: As pain and discomfort worsen, it can become more difficult

Scar Mobilization

May 14, 2023

Scar mobilization is a therapeutic technique used by physical therapists to help reduce the appearance and discomfort of scar tissue and can also be performed at home. The goal of scar mobilization is to reduce scarring, improve range of motion, decrease pain and help the tissue to heal properly. It’s important to note that scar

The Benefits of Fasting – An Overview

May 12, 2023

Fasting, or deliberately abstaining from food for a set period of time, has been a part of many cultural and religious practices for centuries. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the health benefits of fasting. Fasting is not just done for weight loss (although that can be a huge benefit) but to

Tips and Tricks to Make Gardening Easier on Your Body

May 9, 2023

Gardening can be a fulfilling and rewarding hobby, but it can also take a toll on your body if you do not prepare for it. The repetitive motions of weeding and bending required can cause aches and pain to start to pop up this time of year in your back, neck, knees, and hands. However,

Why Everyone Should Deadlift

May 3, 2023

Loss of strength is often a major contributor to a wide variety of disease and complaints that causes patients to access healthcare. Weakness can contribute to many issues from aches/pains/strains to a lack of resiliency that contributes to illness and hospitalization. Physical Therapists are trained in methods to address weakness and help guide you on

How Stress May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

April 18, 2023

Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and often referred to as the body’s “stress hormone.” While cortisol is important for the body’s stress response, chronically high levels of cortisol can have negative effects on the body’s metabolic health and overall well-being. Cortisol can affect metabolism the following ways: Increased blood

Smoking and Pain

April 13, 2023

Smoking is a widespread habit that is known to have negative effects on health including an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. What people may not understand as much is the impact smoking can have on pain and tissue healing, both in the short and long term. The chemicals in cigarette smoke,

The Power of Magnesium

April 5, 2023

As part of a balanced diet, it is important to ingest essential vitamins and minerals to support all of our body’s functions. From vitamins such as A, D, and E to minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Magnesium is one of these essential minerals that is vital to our overall health as humans