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16 09, 2016

WHY AM I LOSING MY BALANCE?

By |2019-04-22T17:30:19+00:00September 16th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on WHY AM I LOSING MY BALANCE?

Is it because I am getting older? As we age, our body changes. Our reflexes slow down and our nerve signals are not quite as fast to alert us to make a correction when we lose our balance. Balance is essential to our everyday routine – from getting dressed to taking the dog for a walk, to cooking a meal. Most of the time you don’t have to think about balance – but when you do, it can become frustrating. The feeling of being unsteady can lead to inactivity. Individuals tend to withdraw from their favorite activities or decline invitations due to a fear of falling. The less you do the weaker balance will become and risk for falls will increase. What a vicious cycle!

16 09, 2016

8 EXERCISES TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND STRENGTH

By |2019-04-22T17:30:19+00:00September 16th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 8 EXERCISES TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND STRENGTH

To maintain your balance, the body needs to feel which way you are falling, how to move to correct that balance loss and then move in that direction. All of this happens in an instance so it is important to keep you muscles strong and your balance sharp so the body reacts properly. A fall can lead to fractures, head injuries and wounds. If significant, the injury can turn into hospital stays and months of rehabilitation. So lets get this balance thing under control!

8 09, 2016

TOP 6 WAYS TO NATURALLY SPEED UP RECOVERY FROM INJURY

By |2019-04-22T17:30:19+00:00September 8th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on TOP 6 WAYS TO NATURALLY SPEED UP RECOVERY FROM INJURY

The latest research shows the amazing properties of food, proper nutrition and other healthy lifestyle “pillars” as important components related to healing and injury recovery.  The relationship of the body systems is one of interconnections; as one system impacts another.  An emerging shift in healthcare is recognizing the value of natural influences that provide and support overall health, healing  and wellness.   Nowadays, we are inundated with advertisements which promise the power of a pill or pharmaceutical to reverse aging or to relieve pain and other symptoms.  However, there are numerous reasons and benefits to consider food as a powerful and natural way to improve healing!

26 08, 2016

STUDY SHOWS EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ON NECK PAIN.

By |2019-04-22T17:30:19+00:00August 26th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on STUDY SHOWS EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ON NECK PAIN.

Cervical pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint, with greater than 50% of the population experiencing cervical pain at some point in their lives. During a given year time span 30-50% of people are currently living with cervical pain. Cervical pain is a common reason for one to seek care with physical therapy. It is prudent to determine the most effective treatment approach based on the symptoms and examination findings for that patient presents with.  Manual therapy directed at both the cervical and thoracic spine has been shown to be an extremely effective approach for people with cervical pain.

26 08, 2016

LOW BACK PAIN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY: WHAT’S EFFECTIVE?

By |2019-04-22T17:30:19+00:00August 26th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on LOW BACK PAIN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY: WHAT’S EFFECTIVE?

Low back pain is a very prevalent and costly condition. It is common for people dealing with low back pain to ask themselves “What do I need for treatment and where should I go?” Of the people who seek outpatient physical therapy services, 50% of them seek it for low back pain. But what’s the most effective treatment approach?

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