If you’ve been following our osteoporosis, balance, and falls series over the last 5 weeks, you might be wondering how to put all of this information together. In today’s article, I’m going to help you do just that by telling you a story about a lady we worked with recently in the clinic. For this … Read more
The last few weeks we’ve seen a lot of people coming into the clinic with balance issues and being worried about falling. It’s what we see quite a lot of, but still many people don’t know that physical therapists can help with their balance. We like to have a bit of fun when we’re testing … Read more
This was a reply by one of my patients that really was at a loss of how to move without bending at the spine. She truly loved yoga and wanted to know if there was any possibility of modifying yoga. How to bend without bending at the spine is one of the most common questions … Read more
Since we have been talking about balance and falls, we need to talk about what can often lead to falls: vertigo. Let’s start with the basics about vertigo. True vertigo is the sensation of spinning or movement such as the sensation of swaying. If you’ve ever been sea sick, this is a bit like the … Read more
Having healthy muscles is essential for overall health and well-being. Good, healthy muscles provide us with strength, mobility, and balance. When maintaining good muscle health, it eliminates the possibility of issues surrounding strength, mobility, and balance arising. Not only that, but muscles help us to perform everyday activities such as walking, lifting, and carrying heavy … Read more
I work with clients aged 40+ and I often hear them say with a chuckle: “Yep, I’m shrinking and my feet are getting bigger.” Honestly, this is no laughing matter. If you are shrinking more than 1/2 an inch a year OR you have shrunk more than 1.6 inches in your lifetime then you likely have had a fracture … Read more
It’s not uncommon for us to receive phone calls from people who are concerned for others. For example, we have received a phone call from a gentleman who had growing concerns about his wife. He asked us, “Why does my wife keep falling over?” He continued to tell us that his wife Sally,71, generally has … Read more
Physical therapy is an important part of the healing process for many individuals. It can help with pain management, injuries, and surgery recovery, as well as improve mobility and restore regular strength and function. But, if you’re new to physical therapy, you may be wondering — what exactly happens during a physical therapy session? What … Read more
Did you know that some people suffer from headaches so frequently that they consider them to be a regular part of life? That’s why things like aspirin and other headache pills are such big sellers. But drugs can only relieve the symptoms temporarily – when many times, the recurring headaches may actually be the result … Read more
Lacey WA – If you or a loved one suffer from chronic pain that prevents you from doing simple tasks like turning your head to look over your shoulder or sleep without pain, then please check out my free report. It could clear up the agonizing mystery of your neck pain and show you a … Read more
