September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder and focus on the positive aspects of growing older and annual health observance. It's also a good time to do a self-check for older adults. There's no reason that growing older should be difficult, frightening, or unpleasant –...
If you've never heard of dry needling, or if you're a little leery, we'll explain what it is, what it can do, and why you just might want to give it a try. Even the most needle-phobic might be surprised to see how dry needling...
It's always better to prevent injury than to have to treat it after the fact; since we've mentioned overuse injuries (often sustained from overtraining), we thought it would be helpful to share what you should look for if you're burning the candle at both ends...
Neck pain is a common reason people seek medical care; unfortunately, much like back pain, it can also be a reason people end up with a prescription for opioids to try and reduce pain and discomfort. As we've written before, physical therapy is a proven...
You may not think about your shins much, unless you've just walked into a coffee table; however, there are some issues that affect the lower leg which can become irritating. Activities like running, walking, hiking, and others can stress and strain the lower leg –...
The hips: part of your body's center, vital for movement, and often a source of mystery. If you experience pain in your hips, while “the hips don't lie” (according to the song), they may at least mislead. We share some different types of common hip...
Ankle injuries can be both common and frustrating; this time of year, it isn't uncommon for student athletes to have sprains and strains in fall sports like football, soccer, or track for example. Ankle injuries can also be the result of simple bad luck, like...
The marathon: a famous distance that has its official roots in the late 1800's Olympics and many thousands of participants in hundreds of different races across the country and worldwide each year. To reach the 26.2 mile finish line, runners train for months to handle...
We all have that one friend (or maybe are that one friend) who says “I'm fine, really!” as they limp along during the run, or try to hide their grimace during weekend activity. Instead, they promise to rest for a few days, maybe use some...
With the early morning rush, a full day at work, back home again, complete with commute, plus pets/kids, after-work commitments, and beyond – it's easy to see how many people simply feel too busy for exercise. Since we can't add any more hours to your...
