By: Dr. Chelsea Savage Your pelvic floor: it's a group of muscles that often gets overlooked, but it plays a vital role in your overall health and well-being. As a healthcare provider, I've seen firsthand how misconceptions and lack of awareness can lead to unnecessary discomfort...
By: Dr. Dakota Sneed When the weather isn't cooperating - too hot, too cold, too wet - it can be challenging for older adults to maintain their usual level of physical activity. However, staying active is crucial for overall health and well-being. Here’s why it’s important...
By: Mike Ploski, PT, ATC, OCS Walking is a simple activity with numerous health benefits, as highlighted in Dr. Chelsea Savage's recent blog article. If you're ready to start a walking program, you've likely considered your schedule and set aside the time. You’ve identified a safe...
By: Dr. Chelsea Savage In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often trumps activity, it's easy to overlook the simple -yet profound- benefits of walking. Walking is often underestimated as exercise; but, it's a powerful tool for improving and maintaining overall health. It's accessible to almost everyone,...
By: Dr. Trevor Edgerton As a physical therapist and avid runner, I've always been passionate about the benefits of running. But there's something uniquely exhilarating about trail running that I believe every runner should experience. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, hitting the...
Neck pain is painfully common and can affect up to 20% of people - and another 50-85% of those with neck pain go on to develop chronic neck pain. If you've been living with your neck pain for more than three months (even if it...
By: Dr. Chelsea Savage 1. DO stop clenching. Are your teeth resting together at any point during the day or night? If so, this is considered clenching. Holding your teeth with even light contact can be a big risk factor for developing or ongoing jaw pain....
By: Dr. Jessica Hull Very few times in life do you get the opportunity to brag about running a marathon, least of all running a marathon all the way to Canada and back! As a seasoned half marathon (13.1 miles) runner, I thought for years that the...
When can I go back to running? When can I get on my bike? How far can I walk? How soon before I can...
By: Dr. Ian Carroll When treating runners here at Body One Physical Therapy, we find a common theme that can both lead to injury and affect performance. Many runners focus only on running, and aren’t including strength training in their fitness program! If you’re like many...
