July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021Bad posture is an overuse injuryWe’ve been harping on this issue for a bit now, but it’s an important point to get across. If we have neck, low back, or shoulder […]
July 16, 2021 July 16, 2021Cardio or strength: Which workout should you do first?Cardio or strength, strength or cardio: It can become a chicken or the egg type question if you ask anyone who is even remotely into health […]
July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021You might not be competing in the Olympics, but physical therapy has many benefits even for recreational athletesEvery four years, we watch the best of the best compete in the Olympic Games, marveling at the skill and athleticism on display. But even if […]
June 25, 2021 June 25, 2021Do toddlers actually think about engaging their abdominal muscles before they pick up a toy?Do you think toddlers think about engaging their abdominal muscles? I’m going to say no. But what toddlers have that most of us don’t is proper […]
June 25, 2021 June 25, 2021If you’re just doing “corrective exercises” but aren’t correcting anything else, how do you expect to get better?Doing corrective exercises without correcting other issues is something physical therapists see quite often, especially with neck and back pain. But it’s certainly not limited to […]
June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021Psoas 101: What is it, how you can stretch it and why it’s importantIf you’ve ever had pain in your lower back or that feeling of tightness in the front of your hips after sitting for a long stretch […]