It's the end of summer, and it's time to take in those refreshing dips in your pool and use this time as a great source of exercise. The body systems most benefits from aquatic exercise include the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Water's hydrostatic pressure can decrease edema or...
"Why do my hands fall asleep at night?" Waking up in the middle of the night with tingling or pain in the hands is incredibly common. This question has many answers, but most solutions go back to the nerve. Nerves are like wires in our body that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to...
You twisted your ankle, landed awkwardly from a dismount, or threw too many dodgeballs at your office team builder, and now you're experiencing some pain and swelling. Why does your body react this way and what should I do to reduce swelling? Well, it's part of the body's natural healing process....
When sprains, muscle strains, inflammation, and general pain come at you, knowing exactly when to use ice or heat for pain relief can significantly shorten your recovery time. So, what do you choose, ice or heat for pain relief? This a question we receive from many of our patients. These patients...
Sooner or later, we all take a fall. The fall may cause an injury, or it may not, but no matter what happens, it can be scary, and we all want to prevent experiencing a fall. As we age, the risk of falling increases significantly, and the risk of injury goes up. Some fall facts: One out of three...
Hip impingement occurs when surrounding tissues squeeze the hip joint. The hip joint consists of three bones: The femur (or thighbone) The acetabulum (pelvic socket) The pubic symphysis (connecting cartilage between two bones) The femoral head (ball) and acetabulum can be pinched between the femur...
Physical health is the most common measure of a person’s health and the metrics of physical health are familiar for many people - weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, etc. It is influenced by one’s genetics and lifestyle. It’s likely not news to anyone reading this that diet and exercise...
by Jason Sweet PT, DPT As a Clinic Director and licensed physical therapist, there are many important items I share with our patients to help them overcome their pain and get back to doing the activities they enjoy. Here are my ten most important things you need to know when going through physical...
Chronic pain affects at least 100 million American adults. That is more people than those affected by diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. A typical treatment of chronic pain has been prescription medications such as opioids, including codeine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and...
Foot pain is one of the most common complaints among adults. It's prevalent among runners, but it can affect anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet. It hurts to put weight on your foot and worsens when you stand up after sitting for a long time. It is one of the most common reasons people...
