LACEY (WA) – Have YOU ever been told that back pain is just one of those things that comes with your job, family, age, and daily stress? Or worse, have you been told by your doctor that you “just have to live with it” because they believe nothing else can be done? If you’re over … Read more
A question I get asked a lot by clients and people with back pain is a really simple one: “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, … Read more
Do you work in an office or stationed at a desk when working from home? If so, have you noticed increased neck, shoulder, or back pain? Here at Penrose PT we’ve seen a drastic increase of pain complaints due to our patients sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time. Good news though, we … Read more
Do you find yourself struggling with lower back pain during a long workday? If you’re like many people who spend hours at a desk, you’ve likely felt that all-too-familiar ache in your lower back. But why does sitting for extended periods cause so much discomfort, and what can you do about it? Prolonged sitting is … Read more
LACEY (WA) – In the past we’ve had a lady email us a question; “I get back pain when I’m doing sit-ups/crunches. Am I doing something wrong?” What a great question! I’m glad she asked because with the weather this time of year, people are more inclined to be active outside. And even though crunches … Read more
LACEY (WA) – Quick question: How much water have you drank today? For most people, the answer would be “not enough”. From everything we drink and swim in, to the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us). Matter of fact – it basically is us! Water makes up around … Read more
Has this ever happened to you? You’re going about your day doing your usual jobs. You could be doing something as simple as taking the trash out, gardening, folding your laundry, or even changing the sheets when all of a sudden you feel a sharp pain in your back and you can hardly move… Sound … Read more
I’m going to tell you some simple ways you can test your balance systems from home. Your balance depends on 2 things: your ability to sense your balance, and your ability to make corrections. Your 3 balance systems (vision, sensation and inner ear) help you with that first task by providing your brain with a … Read more
Have you ever wondered how fragile bones can impact your daily life? Imagine feeling a sudden sharp pain from a simple bump or struggling with routine activities because your bones have become too weak. These scenarios are all too real for many people dealing with osteoporosis. This silent disease progresses in stages, often without noticeable … Read more
– If you or a loved one suffer from pain caused by osteoporosis daily activities can turn into massive chores. Excruciating pain may prevent you from doing a simple task like bending over to pick up the groceries. If this sounds like a familiar situation, then please check out my free report. In this report you’ll … Read more
