Healthy couple exercising outdoors, promoting back-friendly fitness and injury prevention in Portsmouth, NH.

Why New Year’s Fitness Goals Backfire — And How to Protect Your Back

Why New Year’s Fitness Goals Backfire — And How to Protect Your Back Every January, it happens like clockwork. Gyms fill up. Fitness challenges kick off. People recommit to moving more, getting stronger, and finally prioritizing their health. And honestly — that motivation is a great thing. But then February and March arrive… and we […]

person holding lower back due to pain during holiday season in Portsmouth NH

What If Your Back Pain Didn’t Have to Follow You Into 2026?

What If Your Back Pain Didn’t Have to Follow You Into 2026? As the year winds down here in the Seacoast, many people in Portsmouth and the surrounding New Hampshire area take time to reflect on the last twelve months. You might think about your accomplishments, challenges, and the changes you hope to make in […]

Couple wrapping holiday gifts at a table with good posture to prevent neck and back pain

5 Tips for Wrapping Gifts Without Aggravating Neck or Back Pain

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably left your holiday wrapping to the very last minute. And if that’s the case, there’s a good chance you’ll overdo it — and aggravate any existing neck or back pain you’ve already been dealing with. The good news? You can avoid making your pain worse — and even […]

Holiday Stress

Don’t Let Holiday Stress Turn Into Pain: 3 Simple Strategies

Don’t Let Holiday Stress Turn Into Pain: 3 Simple Strategies to Stay Healthy in Portsmouth, NH The holidays are meant to feel warm, festive, and joyful. But for many people here in Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, they also bring a level of stress your body can’t help but absorb. Between shopping, hosting, traveling, and […]

Why We Age Faster Than We Should – And How Medicine 3.0 Changes Everything

Why We Age Faster Than We Should — And How Medicine 3.0 Changes Everything (Portsmouth, NH) If you haven’t yet read “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Dr. Peter Attia, I highly recommend it—especially if living your healthiest years right now matters to you. Dr. Attia, a physician known for his work in […]

Stretching for lower back pain in Portsmouth NH that may not relieve stiffness

3 Reasons Your Lower Back Stretches Aren’t Working

Why Your Lower Back Still Feels Tight — Even When You Stretch Every Day If you’re dealing with lower back pain in Portsmouth NH and stretching every day — but still feel tight, stiff, or sore — you’re not alone. At our physical therapy clinic in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, we see this all the time. […]

Daily rituals to boost immunity in colder weather

7 Daily Rituals to Strengthen Your Health This Season

7 Daily Rituals to Strengthen Your Health This Season (Portsmouth, NH Wellness Guide) As colder weather settles into Portsmouth and the Seacoast, it’s more important than ever to take care of your body and mind. Between busier schedules, fluctuating temperatures, holiday stress, and increased travel, your body works overtime this time of year. But staying […]

Physical therapy specialist treating frozen shoulder with non-invasive therapy in Portsmouth NH

Frozen Shoulder: Could Your Metabolism Be the Real Culprit?

Frozen Shoulder: Could Your Metabolism Be the Real Culprit? (Portsmouth, NH Expert Explains) If you’re dealing with a frozen shoulder, daily life can become difficult fast. Simple activities like putting on a jacket, reaching for a coffee mug, or sleeping comfortably can feel stiff, limited, or nearly impossible. Traditionally, frozen shoulder has been viewed as […]

Man holding his head in pain from a headache in Portsmouth NH, neck-related headache concept

5 Signs Your Headaches May Be Coming from Your Neck

Is Your Neck the Hidden Cause of Your Headaches? Here’s How to Tell By Dr. Carrie Jose, Physical Therapy Specialist | CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates, Portsmouth, NH Headaches are one of the most common and frustrating problems people face — affecting almost half the population at some point in their lives. If you get […]

5 Things I Learned Walking in Italy

When I travel, I love to walk. There’s no better way to experience a new country than on foot – and Italy was no different. During my recent two-week trip, I averaged about 14,000 steps per day. Between the cobblestone streets, uneven stairs, and endless hills, my body got quite the workout. Back home here […]

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