A frequent question I get asked by clients and people with back pain is “when do I use ice and when do I use heat?” Rightly or wrongly, 9 out of 10 of my clients tend to favor heat–a nice hot water bottle, a soak in the bath, or one of those lavender scented wheat … Read more
Do you work out? If so, how often do you exercise? Whether you’re trying to lose weight or get buff, working for your health or confidence, you may be in a rush to see results. You may think working out all days of the week, pushing every muscle to the absolute limit, is critical. Unfortunately, … Read more
“A Powerful Tool to Take Charge of Your Health!” is a quote from the Mayo clinic regarding massage therapy. Massage therapy is a growing recommendation for individuals with injury recovery, stress, tension, pain, headaches, and even anxiety. It’s no longer being viewed as a “luxury spa” service but rather another form of health care! We … Read more
THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH FRUSTRATION DURING RECOVERY As I write this, one of my PTs is helping a local coach recover from surgery. It has been a real uphill battle. Last time he came in, he was exhausted from being in pain for so long, and frustrated by the outcome of his surgery, … Read more
LACEY (WA) – Quick question: how much water have you drank today? For most people, the answer is not enough. From everything we drink and swim in, to the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us). As a matter of fact, it basically is us! Water makes up around two-thirds … Read more
You likely use your hands for most daily activities. If you have a hand condition like carpal tunnel syndrome, it may not be easy to look after yourself, your home, and others in your care. Whether you’re interested in learning more about CTS or a physical therapy regimen to alleviate symptoms, we at [sc name=”clinic-name”][/sc] … Read more
