People often wonder what to do about stiff knees. It is not uncommon for people to develop knee stiffness as they age. They will notice this issue upon getting up in the morning or if they were sitting for a prolonged period of time. Often the stiffness will go away...
Many believe that an MRI is necessary to start treatment for back pain. This belief is not true. In fact, having an MRI can be more detrimental in the long-term. You may have read or heard that back pain is quite common. So common that about 80% of individuals will...
Did you know that the first 21 days are important in the treatment of back pain? It is within this time window that back pain responds best to treatment. It does not mean seeking care after 21 days will fail. It just means most respond best in that time window. And...
No one enjoys back pain, especially when it is chronic back pain. What exactly constitutes “chronic” back pain? The typical definition of chronic is anything over 6 weeks. This is often the time when people begin to seek care for their troubles. Many wait 6 weeks or...
Every year millions of individuals suffer the agony of sciatica. The sharp, shooting, radiating pain that travels down the back of their leg. For some the pain may begin in their back while for others it appears starting in their butt. Nearly half the time many cannot...
Are you interested in a leg up on staying healthy? Surely you are, but what steps are you prepared to take to make this a reality? Now you might be asking yourself, what constitutes healthy? Great question…so here is a broad sweep on the topic. Mental health has been...
Are you ready for pickleball, the fast-growing sport drawing in many adults? This sport is enticing for many, especially aging adults. It takes tennis, shrinks the court, and is played with a partner. This means a fast-paced activity that does not require the speed or...
Did you know that no script is necessary to receive care from a physical therapist? Well, there is a caveat here with respect to involving Medicare and some insurance companies (if you choose to use them). In all 50 states (to some degree), patients can directly seek...
Did you know there are major benefits of more facetime with your healthcare provider? It’s true. Having more time to talk and work with your provider leads to greater results. These results can be in any domain of health…be it wight-loss, making sure to reduce...
Far too often I hear folks complain about their therapy experience. They use terms such as “factory”, “cookie cutter”, a “one-size-fits-all approach”. It hurts to hear these terms spoken about my chosen profession. That said, it is terms like these that lead people to...