How to NOT let Aches and Pains Ruin your New Year’s Goals
It’s that time of year, when we start looking ahead and setting goals for ourselves. It’s especially exciting now because we aren’t only entering a new year – but a new DECADE! Exercising more and losing weight are the top New Year’s resolutions on everyone’s lists year after year. But what if you’re suffering from […]
Setting Goals for the New Year? We can help!
A new decade is on the horizon, and so are new health and wellness goals for many of us! Are you already discussing resolutions or considering ways to make 2020 your best yet? The new year is a great opportunity to form new habits that will help us become our healthiest, happiest selves. Setting detailed […]
Five Ways to Stay Active on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is just a few days away! While rest and relaxation might be top of mind for you, it’s still important to incorporate some movement and activity into your holiday. This is especially important if you’re suffering from something like back or knee pain! I always caution my clients before weekends or big holidays to […]
5 Reasons People over 40 should do Pilates
Pilates is good for anyone and everyone… but especially for middle aged and older adults. Here are just some of the reasons to take Pilates classes if you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond! 1. Relieve -and prevent- back pain Many people who come to us with back pain think that their pain would […]
Happy Halloween! Spooky Noises coming from your Knees?
“What are those cracks and noises coming from my knees? Is there something wrong??” Our clients come in with this question all the time. They usually feel nervous and fearful that the noises they hear may indicate something more serious is going on within the joint. Is there damage occurring whenever they hear this sound? […]
How you actually CAN recover from chronic back pain
There’s nothing more discouraging than being in pain and feeling that there’s no way out of it. Back pain is such a common issue, and unfortunately, many people hold onto the mistaken belief that if you have a “bad back” you’re stuck with it for life. Not true!! It is totally possible to recover from […]
Physical Therapy and Pilates: The Perfect Pair
We all know the joke: Patient: “When I go like this, my arm hurts.” To which the doctor responds: “Well, don’t do that!” With physical therapy, just “not moving” is never an option. Instead of telling the individual in this scenario to avoid the movement altogether, I would say, “let’s do it differently.” People typically have muscle and […]
Questions About Your Shoulder Pain? Here are Some Real Answers.
Often when clients come to us with shoulder pain, they’ve already tried several approaches without success. But the real issue is that everyone they’ve seen up to that point has failed to give them an accurate diagnosis. Without an accurate diagnosis, treatment fails. It’s not surprising. The true cause of shoulder pain is missed by […]
When Your Knee Problem Isn’t Really a Knee Problem…
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints that brings people to physical therapy. Since most of our clients are in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, many of them fear that knee problems could bring an end to their active lifestyles. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Ironically, the truth about knee […]
Why Rest Might Be the WORST Advice for Your Back Pain
The majority of the people who come through our doors are seeking relief from back pain. Unfortunately, many of them have been told -or have simply assumed- that the best way to recover from their pain is to ice and lie down – and use their back muscles as little as possible. They’ve been advised […]
