If you have ever been told your pain is “just in your head,” you know how dismissive and hurtful that can feel.Maybe your X-rays or scans came back normal.Maybe a provider brushed you off.Maybe people in your life didn’t believe you.Or maybe you started to wonder if you were imagining things.At Breakaway Physical Therapy, weContinue Reading »
In the New Year, many people set resolutions to start eating healthy, exercise more, sleeping a full night and so many other things. It’s a time where you can reflect on the previous year and have a fresh start to your path, whatever that may be. No matter what your new goal is, it will startContinue Reading »
Summer break is fast approaching for the younger ones and you might be worried about how you’re going to entertain them for an entire summer without hurting your back! As parents, it can often take a physical toll playing with the kids as you have to kneel, pick them up and be active for soContinue Reading »
This spring, getting fit doesn’t have to be an intimidating challenge for busy moms. With a few simple activities, you and the kids can enjoy together, maintaining your physical health while having a great time with the family is easier than ever! From outdoor adventures in nature to lively indoor games, there are plenty ofContinue Reading »
The days are finally getting longer, temperatures are starting to rise and flowers are starting to bloom, it’s finally spring! For busy moms, this often means it’s time to think about getting active this spring with the kid’s soccer and baseball season and spring break upon us. As a busy mom myself, I know howContinue Reading »
It’s a new year, and if you’re like a lot of people, you’ve set a goal to exercise more and get healthier. Unfortunately, most people struggle to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions, but don’t worry – we have 5 ways that can make it easier to achieve your health goal in 2023. At ourContinue Reading »
I talk a lot about how we have ONE body, and we need to take care of it. Also, that relates to how our whole body is connected and if you are having some knee pain, then we also need to look at what is going on with your hip, your feet and your walkingContinue Reading »
There is so much moving going around these days with lots of houses on the market and many people looking to find a better fit for their family. Some are looking for more space, others are looking for a bigger backyard and more are looking to find the perfect spot for their home since workContinue 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 »
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 »
