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.
Maintain Your Brain as You Age
Aging well matters to all of us and for most, that means not just quantity of life, but quality of life, including avoiding cognitive decline. There have been many advances in research on Alzheimers over the last several years. Researchers have found many common...
What is Dry Needling and Will it Help Me?
What is all this talk about dry needling and will it help me? Dry needling is a treatment that is offered by physical therapists that can help to improve mobility and decrease pain and stiffness. It can also be utilized to help reduce increased activity of the...
Eat to Heal: Nutrition’s Role in Health & Healing
Tired of calorie counting? Lacking energy and feeling drained? Struggling with chronic aches and pains that don’t seem to get better? It’s possible your diet could be the culprit, but not necessarily for the reasons you’re thinking. There are plenty of people who are...
How I Lost 27 Pounds without Crazy Diets or Magic Programs
I lost 27 pounds over the last year (2023-2024). Don't worry...this isn't some infomercial or MLM post. I don't have some magic program for you to buy. And there's definitely no shirtless pic action in this article. You're welcome. But what I do want to share is what...
This Poo Shall Pass: A Pelvic Floor Therapist Discusses Constipation
Let’s be honest, talking about poop can be a little bit uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassing. In this article, we will be talking about constipation and ways to help have a normal, healthy bowel movement so let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable....
“I Tried Physical Therapy Before and it Didn’t Work”
“I’ve tried physical therapy before, but it didn’t work for me”. This phrase makes me cringe! Unfortunately for some people this is true. And just like with any other profession, there are therapists who are fantastic and passionate about their field, and those who...
Lifestyle Changes to Stay Active, Healthy, and Happy
Recommendations for Lifestyle Changes to Stay Active, Healthy, and Happy I am a physical therapist - that being said, I already have a bias towards exercise and physical activity. I love to encourage others to engage in any type of physical activity that they enjoy...
Sitting: The New Smoking?
Some may say that sitting is the new smoking due to the negative health effects. Sitting for long periods and being relatively sedentary can cause various chronic health conditions. Many jobs require excessive sitting, some may report sitting for 8-10 hours per day at...
Blue Zones | Augusta GA
There is a recent documentary on Netflix called “Live to 100; Secrets of the Blue Zones”. It is a great watch if you’re looking for something wholesome and enlightening. In it, Dan Buettner travels to 5 communities around the globe where people consistently live...
Barefoot Walking to Decrease Pain From Plantar Fasciitis
Could reducing foot pain from plantar fasciitis really be as simple was barefoot walking? If you've been looking around the inter webs, you've probably seen a chart circulating social media showing that walking in bare feet reduces pain more than walking in shoes....
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