6 Reasons NOT to miss our Black Friday Flash Sale
These will be our BEST deals – on our best services – for the whole year! We wanted to give you a heads up that our Black Friday Sale is starting ELEVEN DAYS from now on Sunday – Nov 24th. This is our biggest sale of the year on our most popular services. And it’s […]
6 Tips to Protect your Back when Raking Leaves
6 Expert Tips to Protect Your Back When Raking Leaves in New England Here in Portsmouth, NH, and across New England, fall foliage is beautiful — until all those leaves end up in your yard. As a local physical therapist, I often see an increase in back pain and strain injuries this time of year […]
Spooky creaks and cracks coming from your knees?
Do your joints crack or make noises every time you move a certain way? If you’re like most people, these noises concern you. Does it mean something is wrong with your knees? Are your joints deteriorating? What happens if it continues? First of all, cracking in your knees (as well as your other joints) is […]
How Mobility and Strength Are Key to Resolving a Meniscus Tear Naturally
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, and it’s known for causing significant pain, swelling, and restriction of movement that can seriously disrupt an active lifestyle. While surgery may seem like the only solution – and perhaps that’s what you’ve been told – many people (80% in fact) can successfully avoid […]
Why You Should Avoid a Cortisone Shot in Your Knee (And What to Do Instead)
Knee pain can be debilitating, making simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up a painful experience. For many, the quick fix seems to be a cortisone shot – an anti-inflammatory injection that offers temporary relief from knee pain. When injected into the knee, the cortisone (a type of steroid) targets the inflamed […]
Four Overlooked Reasons Your Knee Pain Won’t Go Away
If you’re one of the many people out there suffering from chronic knee pain – and wondering why it won’t just go away – you’re not alone. Most of the folks I speak with in this situation have been told it’s simply due to arthritis, old age, or general wear and tear – and there […]
Three Lessons Learned from Hiking with my Pup
I have a 10.5-year-old Black Lab/Hound-mix rescue pup (named Bodie) who I bring with me everywhere when I’m allowed. But our favorite place to hang out? Hiking trails. Bodie and I have been slowly working on finishing our “NH48”. For those of you not familiar – we’re trying to hike all of the NH White […]
Why Cortisone Shots Don’t Work for Sciatica
If you’ve ever suffered from sciatica – then you don’t need me to tell you how debilitating the condition can be. From shooting and searing pain into your buttocks that can run all the way down to your foot – to numbness, tingling and loss of strength… sciatica has the ability to significantly impact your […]
5 Reasons to Ditch the Pills and Embrace Exercise as Medicine
Our bodies are built for movement, yet modern life has us sitting far more than we should. Compared to our ancestors, we’re moving less and sitting more – sometimes for over half the day. While fitness trackers and smartwatches encourage us to stand and get more steps in, it still doesn’t seem to be enough […]
Why Walking is Essential for Your Health After 50
Walking is one of the most underestimated, yet accessible and beneficial forms of exercise for folks over 50. As we age – the saying “use it or lose it” gets closer to home – and maintaining an active lifestyle becomes even more crucial. The good news is that a regular routine of walking offers a […]
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