The Unsung Heroes of Foot Health: Why Toenail Care is More Important Than You Think

November 7, 2023

When it comes to personal health and hygiene, toenails often get the short end of the stick. They’re not as visible as our skin or hair, and unless they’re causing pain, most people don’t give them much thought. However, the health of your toenails can be a telling indicator of your overall well-being and can

Bunions Be Gone: The Surprising Shoe Secrets to Happy Feet

November 5, 2023

Have you ever noticed a bony bump at the base of your big toe and wondered what it is? That’s what doctors call a “bunion.” It’s a common foot issue that can cause a lot of discomforts, and believe it or not, your shoes might be the culprit! What Exactly is a Bunion? A bunion

Knee-d to Know: 3 Tricks for Ultimate Knee Health

October 25, 2023

Knee pain is one of most injured or painful areas for people trying to live their best lives. Whether you are suffering from stiff/achy knees, or knees that cause sharp pain and you can’t trust to load and use for daily tasks, this can be a significant roadblock to doing what is important in life.

The Real Culprit Behind Your Back Pain

October 17, 2023

Introduction Low back pain is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives. When it strikes, it’s easy to assume that the pain originates in the lower back itself. However, the truth is a bit more complicated. Sometimes, the root causes of low back pain can be traced to areas

Dizzy? Maybe It’s Your Vestibular System

October 11, 2023

Are you having problems with dizziness? This may be caused by something called the vestibular system. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in the management of disorders related to the vestibular system. The vestibular system is responsible for maintaining balance, spatial orientation, and coordination of eye and head movements. When the vestibular system doesn’t work

Visceral Manipulation

October 4, 2023

Visceral manipulation is a manual technique that has potential to help a lot of different areas of pain. Whether it’s due to trauma, surgery, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, or many other causes, our organs and ligaments that connect our organs can often tighten down, causing mobility problems. These mobility problems can cause pain and loss of

The Power of Words – How Scary Imaging Language Impacts Perceptions of Pain

September 27, 2023

Words have a big influence on how we may be impacted by pain. This idea is particularly present in the realm of healthcare, where the language used by medical professionals can shape our understanding of conditions and affect our experience of pain. In recent years, research has shown that the use of scary imaging language

How to Prevent and Alleviate Knee Arthritis

September 22, 2023

Arthritis (specifically osteoarthritis), often referred to as the “wear and tear” disease, affects millions of people worldwide. This degenerative joint condition leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While osteoarthritis may seem inevitable with age, or a doom sentence you think you may have coming through your genetics, there’s good news for those looking to

There Just Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day

September 12, 2023

By Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS Do you know that on average only 20% of people care about their health all of the time?  The other 80% only care about their health when they are sick, or are having a problem.  As a physical therapist, I see this all the time.  Most people who