Constipation is a very common problem for many children. Constipation is one of the top 10 concerns parents take their child to see the pediatrician and account for 25% of all referrals to see a pediatric gastroenterologist. Most parents commonly notice that their child may be exhibiting the signs and symptoms below between the agesContinue Reading »
It is back to school time again! As a working mom of five, this statement used to have me skipping down street singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But this year it comes with a big twist…whether your school is exclusively online learning, a hybrid schedule for online/in-person learning, or you haveContinue Reading »
Spending supervised time on their belly throughout the day is an important part of your baby’s development. Tummy time helps your baby build strength in their upper body, promote trunk stability, and develop head control. These skills are crucial to later developmental skills like rolling, sitting, and crawling. Tummy time also encourages your baby toContinue Reading »
Have you noticed mild to sharp pain in your neck, upper back, or shoulders? Do you feel like your posture is suffering when using handheld devices like your phone or iPad? Are you experiencing more headaches or a decrease in your neck mobility? Do you spend the better part of your day working at yourContinue Reading »
Ask any past or current patient of the Breakaway Physical Therapy family and they will tell you that our physical therapists are beyond passionate about their work and genuinely care about the individual needs of each patient that walks through the door. We recognize that your life and plans may have been completely altered byContinue Reading »
I recently had a very active patient in her early 60’s with complaints of pain in both knees when she performed stairs, walked downhill, and when she moved from sit to stand after sitting for prolonged periods of time. This pain was beginning to affect her ability to be active and ultimately cause her toContinue Reading »
Low back pain is the most common complaint among women during pregnancy. In fact, studies have shown that between 50-70% of women experience low back pain at some point during pregnancy. While this may be common, it is NOT normal. Frequently, physicians who treat them say that it is just part of pregnancy and itContinue Reading »
*We first wrote this post as an introduction to the challenges that you can struggle with while running. It describes common symptoms you may face as a runner that are linked to a problem with your pelvic floor. Please visit our updated post Running Strong for further detail explaining where the pelvic floor muscles are, howContinue Reading »
“I just had a baby and would like to begin exercising again but I’m not sure where or how to start…”This is a question we are asked by new mommies all of the time in our physical therapy practice and the best answer is: IT DEPENDS! It depends on: Your delivery method (vaginal versus CesareanContinue Reading »
Do you find yourself peeing multiple times before leaving the house in the morning only to walk into work and head straight to the bathroom? Do you know where every bathroom is located in the stores and places you frequent? Do you often get a strong, sudden, or overwhelming need to urinate? Have you triedContinue Reading »
