3 Most Common Golf Injuries & How to Treat Them
Since 1934, the first full week in April has been known as the Masters Tournament week. For four days, golfers worldwide meet in Augusta, Georgia, to compete for the coveted Green Jackets. While we see the golfers perform at the top of their game, we often don’t see all the preparatory work that happens beforehand, […]
Finding Relief for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
What Is The SI Joint? The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) connects the end of the spine and the pelvis. The “sacro” component of the word sacroiliac is the sacrum, which is located just above the tailbone. The “iliac” part of the word represents the ilium, which is the connecting pelvic bone. We all have two […]
5 Strength Training Tips for Beginners
Are you tired of sifting through countless strength training tips that promise results but lack professional backing? Look no further! In this comprehensive blog post, we’ve got you covered with 5 strength training tips backed by both research and the guidance of a qualified physical therapist. So, whether you’re a beginner looking to kickstart your […]
BACK-etology: 8 Lifestyle Choices to Alleviate Back Pain
If you’re experiencing any form of back pain, you’re not alone. In 2020, a staggering 619 million people globally suffered from lower back pain. Experiencing this kind of pain can feel debilitating, especially when it stops you from doing what you love, be it attending your children’s basketball games or participating in a recreational basketball […]
Signs You Should See a PT for Your Neck Pain
In an ever-evolving technological world, we are at our computers and on our phones more than ever. Diagnoses like “tech neck” are becoming more commonplace and are compounding age-related wear and tear and general muscle tightness often seen in the neck region. Whether your issues stem from poor posture, a nerve impingement, or another underlying […]
5 Habits to Start this Valentine’s Day to Improve Heart Health
What better time to talk about the importance of heart health when Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? And February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world and costs the United States $239.9 billion from 2018 to 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
5 Habits for Healthy Shoulders
5 Habits for Healthy Shoulders Understanding the complexity of the shoulder is the first step toward ensuring its health and functionality. As the body’s most mobile yet least stable joint, the shoulder is highly vulnerable to minor tweaks. Comprised of five joints and three bones – clavicle (collar bone), scapula (shoulder blade) and humerus (long […]
Strength Training Tips for Beginners
Who Can Benefit from Strength Training? Mark Bell coined the phrase, “Strength is never a weakness. Weakness is never a strength.” Everyone can find value in strength training because it provides value in so many dimensions. Whether you are a teenager or an older adult, there is at least one reason why strength training will […]
Recovery Tips for When Traveling Wears You Out
Recovery Tips for When Travel Wears You Out During the last ten days of December and into January, AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will hit the road or swarm to the airport to embark on an adventure. While the prospect of a trip is exhilarating, traveling to get there can cause anxiety, aches and pains. […]
Understanding Vertigo & How a Physical Therapist Can Help
Understanding Vertigo & How a Physical Therapist Can Help What Is Vertigo? Have you ever felt like the world was spinning around you while you were still? Or have you felt like you were spinning when you were not moving? This is a sensation of vertigo. Vertigo can be defined as perceived sense of […]