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What Is “Tech Neck” and Can It Be Reversed?

What Is “Tech Neck” and Can It Be Reversed?

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 »

Is My Pain Coming from My Shoulder or My Neck?

Is My Pain Coming from My Shoulder or My Neck?

Neck and shoulder pain can cause so many difficulties in your life. Like stopping you from enjoying your favorite book because your neck is stiff, or shoulder pain interrupting your working day because you can’t take your mind away from the pain. But the worst part is if you can’t identify the source of the pain.Continue Reading »

Exercise is the Key to Life

Exercise is the Key to Life

Are you exercising regularly? What type of exercise do you like to do? What movement activity makes you happy? Everyone has a different interest when it comes to exercise and that is important to think about for yourself. Now I know what you are thinking… “I don’t like to exercise!”. But I beg to differContinue Reading »

What Does My Hip Have to Do with My Knee Pain?

What Does My Hip Have to Do with My Knee Pain?

If you have knee pain, then you or your physician, may decide to use physical therapy to get you back to doing what you love, without pain. There are many types of knee conditions and injuries that can cause knee pain, including ligament tears, repetitive stress, and arthritis. Finding the source of knee pain canContinue Reading »

Are Squats Bad for My Knees?

Are Squats Bad for My Knees?

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 »

Should You Exercise With Knee Pain?

Should You Exercise With Knee Pain?

Are you suffering with long term knee pain that is preventing you from being active and getting your workouts completed on a regular basis? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed and confused about how to exercise safely with knee pain, and worried about making the problem worse or doing incurable damage? Well our physical therapist team have workedContinue Reading »

Is Low Back Pain Normal During Pregnancy?

Is Low Back Pain Normal During Pregnancy?

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 »

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