Dealing with Pain: Don’t Be Afraid to Move! (Part 1)
When we hurt ourselves, we have a tendency to just “rest” and think that not moving, will help our pain go away. Alternatively, we have to MOVE in order to help mitigate the pain and prevent ourselves from stiffening. This is a common misconception among our...
How Can I Treat My Back Pain Without Surgery?
Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Have you at some point in your life dealt with some type of back pain and never learned the exact cause? You’re not alone. There are some studies that state up to 23% of adults in the entire world suffer from chronic low back...
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Stay Independent
Movement is medicine, I’m sure you’ve heard that before. And as we age, movement becomes so much more crucial than ever. The moment we start to lose our strength, mobility, and energy is the moment we begin to lose our independence. The longer that we can stay out of...
Is My Pain Chronic, And Can I Ever Get Relief?
Are you worried that you’re going to be in pain forever? We describe chronic pain as any pain that remains for more than a couple of months (or years in some cases). Chronic pain can happen anywhere in your body, negatively affects your quality of life, and can become...