Health blog

Why is Strength and Balance so important? Strength is directly correlated to balance because of the benefits it has on body mechanics and joint strength. As you...

Believe it or not, your hips play a large role in the health of your back and limited hip mobility can cause back pain.  Do you have...

Think about how many hours you spend at your desk at work, how often you look down at your cell phone or computer, or how often...

Many people have experienced a hamstring injury at some point in your life. Common symptoms that may be associated with a hamstring injury, such as a...

Following an awkward landing or a sudden change in direction, the popping sensation in your knee is often followed by severe pain with weight bearing, loss...

You have probably experienced back pain at one point or another. Back pain is a debilitating condition that will affect a majority of Americans at some...

One of the most important parts of a physical therapy treatment plan is stretching. A physical therapist will incorporate targeted stretches into each treatment plan they...

What does the word ‘strength’ really mean? The word itself actually has three distinct pieces to it. Each piece is just as important as the other and...

I’m sure you’ve heard someone say they sprained or strained something. Maybe you’ve even experienced an injury like this. Sprains and strains are common injuries that...

There are several benefits to stretching, including; pain relief, increased flexibility, and functional improvement. Our bodies are incredibly interconnected. While some stretches may seem obvious (for...

When your knee is painful, odds are good that you are not using it as designed. Which may result in loss of range of motion, strength,...

Do you experience achy or sharp radiating pain to your shoulder, arm, buttock or leg? This may be an indicator of a bulging or herniated disc...