Three Reasons to Stay Active and Outdoors this November
November is a tricky month when it comes to staying active and healthy. Between the sudden cold and the onset of the holiday season, it can be hard to stay motivated- especially when it comes to going outside. But don’t let that first cold snap keep you homebound! It’s just as important to spend time […]
A Pilates First-timer? You’re not Alone!
Our blog post this week comes from one of our newest team members! She tried one of our Pilates classes for the very first time and decided to write about her experience… My name is Jenna and I’ve just begun working at CJ Physical Therapy and Wellness. This is honestly my dream job… helping people enjoy their […]
Why More People are Choosing to Pay Cash for Physical Therapy
If you’ve ever had an injury or dealt with chronic pain, you probably followed a pretty traditional course of action to address it. You went to your primary care doctor and they sent you to the lab for x rays, prescribed medication, or both. You may have gotten a referral to a specialist or even […]
Considering Surgery? Read This First.
“I have to get surgery for my torn meniscus. I’m going to be out of commission for a while.” “My back problems have gotten so bad that my doctor says I need surgery to repair the herniated disk.” “The MRI doesn’t look so good. Hopefully the surgery will be a quick fix.” Sound familiar? Most […]
Aching Back? Here’s What the Billion Dollar Back Pain Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know.
“Lumbar Degeneration” is the intimidating term for a sore and stiff lower back, usually caused by normal wear and tear on the spine. If you have lumbar degeneration, you may have been told that the cause of your pain is arthritis or just aging, and that your only option is to treat the symptoms and cope […]
Where Does PT Leave Off and Fitness Instruction Begin?
We all know the joke: Patient: “When I go like this my arm hurts.” To which the doctor responds: “Well, don’t do that!” In physical therapy, that joke is not as silly as it sounds. In fact, instead of telling the arm-moving subject in the joke to “not do that.” I would say, “let’s do it differently.” People have muscle and […]
Dry Needling: What it is, How it Works
Getting to the Point with Dry Needling Trigger Point Dry Needling (let’s face it the name sounds painful) is a procedure whereby very thin acupuncture needles are inserted under the skin into muscles that are in spasm. The spasm causes the muscle to be in constant tension which reduces blood flow, decreases oxygen, and can […]
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What I Learned After Running Two Half Marathons (From a Novice Runner and Physical Therapist)
On Sat July 11th, I proudly completed my second half marathon! Not only did I run 13.1 miles on a really hot day in beautiful Portland, ME, but I ran this race with a group of amazing, inspiring, beat-all-odds individuals – my fellow teammates from Team Challenge. Team Challenge is the endurance training and fundraising program […]
