Insurance 101

January 15, 2023

As we are in the first few weeks of the new year in the healthcare world, that means for most it’s the time when your deductible starts over at either a current or higher amount. It is a good time to review details of your medical insurance plan and update any current providers you may

Exercise in the New Year: How Much Do I REALLY Need?

January 8, 2023

By Dr. Mary Rose Strickland, Physical Therapist Physical activity and exercise are the closest things to a “wonder drug” we have for diabetes, high blood pressure, and a variety of other conditions. Did you know that exercise also boosts your immune system? While so much may be out of our control, your ability to be

Make Resolutions Stick

January 1, 2023

A typical New Year’s resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. According to physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland, research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine’s Day. That includes two of

Stress Management Techniques – Social Connectedness – Part 4 of 4

December 15, 2022

Did you know that spending time with family & friends could actually be good for your health? Sharing a nurturing connection with others activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which contrasts our sympathetic “fight or flight” nervous system, thus fighting off stress. Connecting with others who bring you joy can physically change how your body functions:

Stress Management Techniques – Mindfulness Practice – Part 3 of 4

December 7, 2022

Over the last few weeks we introduced the topic of stress management and what stress does on our bodies, and how it impacts our pain. We discussed journaling to note what and how you are feeling and utilizing gratitude to balance and focus on positivity, and the power of breathing to help with stress management

Stress Management Techniques – Breathing – Part 2 of 4

December 2, 2022

Last week we introduced the topic of stress management and what stress does on our bodies, and how it impacts our pain. We discussed journaling to note what and how you are feeling and utilizing gratitude to balance and focus on positivity. This week I’d like to introduce the importance of breathing. Breathing is an

Stress Management Techniques: How Stress Impacts Us – Part 1 of 4

November 24, 2022

No matter who you are or what you do, we all experience stress in our lives. That stress has been amplified in recent years when you add COVID and isolation from family and friends; political tension; inflation and financial stress. Stress can manifest itself in physical ways, causing tension in our head, neck, shoulders, and

How To Stay on Track Through the Holidays

November 16, 2022

This time of year is easy to overeat and drink, stay up late, carry more stress, and exercise less.  But the holidays only come one time per year, and you’ll get back on track January 1st, right? WRONG!  Don’t let the hard work you have put in the last 10+ months go to the wayside. 

Why Sleep Is Important

November 8, 2022

Get better sleep to allow for a quicker and more efficient healing process.