Have you ever had a day where you wake up and can’t even bend over to put on your own socks and shoes, let alone dress yourself? It is so frustrating when that pops out of the blue. Recently, one of my assistants was walking out of her house and was hit with a sudden […]
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‘Fit’ vs. ‘In Shape’
What do ‘fit’ and ‘in shape’ really mean? Many people use the terms ‘fit’ and ‘in shape’ interchangeably. However, the connotations behind these words are different. Being ‘in shape’ inherently makes people consider the exterior features of the person. On the contrary, there are many people who are very fit, but maybe don’t look like […]
Top 10 Reasons to See Your Physical Therapist Now
Physical Therapy as a ‘First Step’ Physical Therapy has long been thought of as a “second step” in the medical world in that many people believe: “I go to my MD and then see a physical therapist after they tell me what is wrong or I get surgery.” However, more and more people are realizing […]
3 Simple Exercises for Inner Thighs
The Importance of Strong Inner Thighs The inner thighs are known as adductor muscles. These muscles are what bring your legs together and they also stabilize your hips. People are always so caught up in toning their quads and hamstrings that they completely forget about the inner thigh. For a body to be in balance […]
The Many Benefits of Yoga
Relax, and Discover the Benefits of Yoga Many people, especially men, are afraid to try yoga because it’s different. Yoga isn’t like any of the traditionally recommended methods for improving health and well-being in America. Men especially gravitate towards the more competitive activities for getting in shape, such as basketball, racketball, etc (picture sprained ankles and […]
Top 5 Back Exercises
Back Exercises for Low Back Pain “What can I do to relieve my back pain?” is a common question that I get each day in my clinic. Back pain will affect almost every one of us at some time or another in our lives. I know as I have suffered for several years from chronic […]
