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.
Falls in Older Adults: Causes, Prevention & What to Do if You Fall
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four adults over the age of 65 falls each year, making falls a significant health concern for this population. Falls can result in injuries that range from bruises and scrapes to broken bones...
Fat Loss FAQs: How to get rid of stubborn fat
I frequently get asked two questions by patients in the clinic, specifically when it comes to Fat Loss: How do I get rid of fat on my _____ (arms, legs, stomach, etc)? What is the best exercise for burning fat? In this article, I'll do my best to answer these...
Why should I see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist during pregnancy?
7 Reasons to seek out a pelvic floor physical therapist during pregnancy Pregnancy is a transformative and challenging time for many women. Seeking out a pelvic floor physical therapist during pregnancy provides numerous benefits that can help women manage the...
Transitioning to Minimalist Running: How to Safely and Effectively Make the Switch
Note: This is a follow-up on a series of articles that we've written about minimalist shoes, transitioning to minimalist running, and a training program for transitioning to minimalist running. Thinking about transitioning to minimalist running, but not sure...
Minimalist Running: The Ultimate Guide to Pain-Free and Natural Running
Note: This is a summary and follow-up article to a couple longer pieces we wrote last year about minimalist shoes & transitioning to minimalist running. We also did an article and video on transitioning to barefoot shoes and a brief review of some shoes I've tried...
Try These Exercises If You Sit at a Desk All Day
Sit at a desk day? Try these simple exercises and activities to decrease muscle aches and/or stiffness and improve overall health, especially if you sit at a desk all day! Do you work a desk job? Is your back sore from sitting all day? Do you feel stiff after a long...
What is the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Pain?
Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. Usually, that pain resolves after a while and we return to normal activity without much of a second thought. Sometimes, however, that pain sticks around longer than we expect it should. This pain may even linger...
What Should You Know About In-Home Physical Therapy?
What's the difference between going to a clinic for physical or occupational therapy and doing "in-home" therapy? That's a question that comes up from time to time. In fact, I recently had the opportunity to share some thoughts and insights about this topic with the...
NSAIDS vs. Exercise for Pain? A PT Shares the Research
NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; think Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac to name a few) have become a first line of treatment for many people in pain. For headaches, fevers and acute injuries they can be immensely helpful. But there are many people...
3 Exercises to Help with Shoulder Bursitis
Experiencing pain from shoulder bursitis? If so, you're not alone. In fact, I recently got to share some insights about shoulder bursitis with the folks over at Bustle. They reached out to several experts in treating shoulder pain and asked them to share a few...
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