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.
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to a Half Marathon
Considering Signing Up for Your First Half Marathon? If you've been following us for a while, you know that our team likes to exercises and stay fit. In fact, a couple of us would consider ourselves runners. So, with the weather warming up and some of us dusting off...
Does Behavioral Therapy Actually Help Treat Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary Incontinence: What research shows regarding behavioral therapy as first line of defense Contrary to popular belief, urinary incontinence (UI) does not have to be a “normal” part of aging or a repercussion of bearing children. I can remember growing up and...
2024: The Year of the Core
We hear all the time how important having a strong and stable core is, and it’s true! But what exactly makes up your “core”? The core muscles are generally defined as all of the proximal stabilization muscles in your abdomen. It can certainly be seen...
Why Should I Go to Therapy if I have Arthritis?
*NOTE: This article was written by our Occupational Therapy level II student, Leah Klima. Part of her clinical rotation with us has involved knowledge translation and educational content creation. She'll be an awesome OT one day. Connect with her on LinkedIn here. ...
Static vs Dynamic Stretching. Which one is best?
*NOTE: This article was written by our Occupational Therapy level II student, Leah Klima. Part of her clinical rotation with us has involved knowledge translation and educational content creation. She'll be an awesome OT one day. Connect with her on LinkedIn here. ...
Stretching – Myth or Truth?
*NOTE: This article was written by our Occupational Therapy level II student, Leah Klima. Part of her clinical rotation with us has involved knowledge translation and educational content creation. She'll be an awesome OT one day. Connect with her on LinkedIn here. ...
Physical Therapy and Massage
Can I come to physical therapy to get a massage? The short answer is, no. So you may be asking why you get a “massage” during your physical therapy session. Manual therapy –not to be confused with massage therapy– can be implemented during physical therapy...
How does dry needling help reduce pain?
Maybe you've heard of Dry Needling being used to treat pain in therapy. Perhaps you even wondered whether dry needling could help you and your painful situation. We can talk about theories and approaches to using Dry Needling to treat certain conditions. But, you till...
“Pain, Pain Go Away”: How Weather Affects Joint Pain
Have you been diagnosed with arthritis? Do you notice your joints hurt more when it rains, or when temperatures become colder? This increase in pain is real, but the good news is that there are steps you can take to lessen the effects of weather related pain. Let's...
What to Expect from a Dry Needling Session
Interested in trying dry needling to help with your rehab, but not sure what to expect? You’ve come to the right place! To be more prepared and comfortable in your session, read the following information. We want you to know what to expect from a dry needling...
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