Pain Relief Tips & Resources
Read our latest pain relief tips and resource articles from our health blog. We cover topics ranging from pain, injuries, and current treatment strategies that are supported by research. We’ve tried to distill this information down to a simple, easy-to-read format, so you don’t have to wade through the mind-numbing statistics, p-values, and T-tests. Our hope is that these articles help guide you on your road to overcoming pain and returning to those activities that are meaningful to you.
Shoulder Impingement: Is Surgery Necessary?
Do you ever have that sharp “pinching” pain when raising your arm up? Many individuals deal with what is known as shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement is often characterized by a painful arc of movement in which one of the rotator muscles becomes impinged or...
Positivity in Aging
We tend to think of attitude as a personality trait—something you either have or you don’t. But more and more evidence is showing that mindset is far more than a matter of temperament. The way we think, speak, and interpret the world around us has real, measurable...
These 3 Exercises are a Game-Changer for Back Health
Build a Stronger, Safer Core: Why the McGill Big 3 Are a Game-Changer for Back Health If you’ve ever dealt with back pain—or simply want to protect your spine during daily activities—the McGill Big 3exercises are worth your attention. Developed by spine biomechanics...
Injury alert! From RICE to LOVE
Do you Ice an Injury? Conventional guidelines for injury recovery have been the ICE or RICE protocols. RICE stands for: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation In the past few years, researchers, including the British Journal of Sports Medicine have been aiming to...
Aging Well: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Remaining Active in Old Age
The expectation of frailty in older adults prepares many people for setting low expectations in physical activity as they age. Particularly in America, there is an epidemic of frailty among our aging population. For many, the idea of aging well means not falling down...
It Only Takes One Fall to Change Everything: How to Spot the Risks Before It’s Too Late
Every year, 1 in 4 adults aged 65 or older experiences a fall. For many, that moment is more than just a stumble—it leads to hospitalization, serious injury, or the end of independent living. But here's the truth: Most falls are preventable.The problem? We often don’t...
Fall Risk Is Real — But Falls Are Preventable: What You Need to Know
Falls are the number one cause of injury-related death among older adults in the United States, according to the CDC. But here’s what most people don’t realize: fall risk is measurable, and fall prevention is possible—especially when you act early. If you or a loved...
You Should Start Resistance Training: Live a Long, Healthy, Active Life
Thinking of Starting Resistance Training? So, maybe you've decided that it's time to start getting in shape & losing weight to improve your health. Or, maybe you want to increase your quality of life as you age. You want to live a longer, healthier and more active...
Are You Fit?
Are You Fit? Or, would you consider yourself sedentary? Moderately active? Most of us tend to overestimate the amount of physical activity we get or underestimate the amount of exercise that is needed to stay healthy and age well. CDC Recommendations for Fitness &...
How to Maintain Health and Wellness During the Holidays
The holidays are busy for most people. Traveling, getting the house ready for guests, parties, decorating, cleaning, etc. They can be a stressful time for some, making it hard to focus on health and wellness or continue with a normal fitness routine. While we tend to...
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