The experienced team of therapists at Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton have created a selection of helpful health articles.
It’s finally April! The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Spring has sprung and the warmer weather is right around the corner. Now that is April, with that comes the dreaded “April Showers.” Even though there might be some rain and poor weather coming our way this month, one “shower” you do NOT haveContinue Reading »
Aside from a snow day here and there, winter is a time that most people spend more time indoors. Most people are moving a little slower, wanting to stay under a blanket and curl up by the fire. The winter is a time of celebration, hearty meals, more snacks and of course hot cocoa- anythingContinue Reading »
Spring is upon us! And what a good feeling that is. More sunshine, theoretically warmer weather (although it always seems to take longer than we think!) and more outdoor activities! What isn’t a good feeling…are your feet hurting because you picked the wrong shoes for your feet?! I know when the weather warms up, we (meContinue Reading »
This winter, have you fallen off your workout routine? I know I have! I have always preferred to exercise outdoors so during winter as much as I hate to admit it, I do not challenge myself as much and find myself “going through the motions.” I don’t know about you, but I am very much lookingContinue Reading »
With the beautiful weather quickly approaching, it’s time to think about getting outside in the fresh air! I know my kids are ready to head to the woods for some camping trips and fishing adventures! One of the things that we have noticed lately is how out of shape our kids are from not being asContinue Reading »
It’s well-known that ice and heat therapies can help to reduce pain, and swelling, and relax muscles. But a common question our patients ask us on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis is, which one should I use? The immediate answer is…it depends! But we’re going to go deeper than that and explore some things youContinue Reading »
We all go to the bathroom; it is a fact of life. But have you ever stopped to think about how often you have to pee? Are you going too often? Are you not going enough? Is your bladder yelling at you every time you need to go? Does it not tell you in time? These areContinue Reading »
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 »
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 »
We all know that eating nutritious foods and exercising daily are important for good health, but did you know that SLEEP is just as important for optimal health? With our stressful lives—working longer and more hours per week, keeping up with our kids’ hectic schedules, taking care of aging parents, and our overuse and relianceContinue Reading »
