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One Body

One Body

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 »

Moving and Lifting Tips

Moving and Lifting Tips

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 »

Should I Use Heat Or Ice Therapies To Ease Pain?

Should I Use Heat Or Ice Therapies To Ease Pain?

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 »

Back to School Time Again!

Back to School Time Again!

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 »

Why Tummy Time is Important for Your Baby

Why Tummy Time is Important for Your Baby

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 »

Who’s the Boss? Your Bladder or Your Brain

Who’s the Boss?  Your Bladder or Your Brain

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 »

The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep

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 »

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