Most people think that when they get knee pain, it’ll eventually “ease off” and go away on its own. They’ll wake up one morning–and like “magic”–knee pain will be a thing of the past. But then 6 months later they’re still living with the discomfort of knee pain–often even worse than it was when it […]
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I’ve had a lot of questions about knee pain coming in recently, and as we’ve started this series on knee pain, I wanted to tell you about this is common problem I see people come into the clinic for. I Got this question emailed to me last week by a confused reader of my newspaper
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We all know that living a healthy lifestyle is essential for our overall well being, but it can be hard to fit it into your already busy lifestyle. With work, family, and other commitments taking up so much of our time, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to focus on our
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A patient came into the clinic a few weeks ago limping with knee pain and asked, “I’ve had this knee pain for a few weeks now; I’m not sure what I’ve done to it. I was trying to rest it so that it wouldn’t hurt, but it didn’t help. Whenever I stand up and start
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Physical therapy is an important part of many people’s health and wellness routines. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or working on improving your fitness, physical therapy can help you achieve your goals. On top of exercises and treatments prescribed by your physical therapist, proper nutrition also plays a key role
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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
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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 are one of
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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, or one
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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 of who
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If you’re an active individual who loves to stay active in any way possible, we understand how frustrating it can be to deal with chronic pain or an injury that just won’t go away. Ever since the pain started, you haven’t been able to feel like yourself and live life how you truly want to.
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