6 Ways Stretching can Improve your Health and Wellness
Stretching is a critical part of movement science. It should be a part of everyone’s routine. Stretching helps
Surprising aches and pain caused by your shoes (and how to fix them)
It is easier than ever before to access thousands of styles of shoes online. However, have you ever stopped to wonder if the shoes you admire are the right for you? This question applies to...
Physical Therapy for Sprains and Strains
Sprain and strains are commonly heard forms of injury. Thy are often confused as the same but in fact are different. In order to understand the difference between the two it is important to first,...
Physical Therapy for Motor Vehicle Injuries
Motor vehicle injuries are traumatizing, stressful and financially costly. The mental, emotional and physical toll of being in the accident and its recovery is time consuming. As you deal with damages to your vehicle, you...
What are Receptors?
Receptors are the structure in the body which transfers the information to the brain. They are located in the skin, joints, muscles, capsules, tendons, ligaments, fat pads etc. They are responsible for posture, joint stabilization...
Physical Therapy can help relieve Headaches
Headache is one of the most prevalent disorders, globally. The International Headache Society (IHS) classifies headaches into 3 main categories. The most common headaches people experience are Migraines, tension headaches and Cervicogenic headaches.
Physical Therapy can get rid of your Neck Pain
Neck pain (cervical spine pain) can have a significant interference in your day to day activities. Cervical spine is a complex structure which supports your head (approx the weight of a bowling ball), houses the...
How to Relieve Upper Back pain with Physical Therapy
The thoracic spine is the least mobile segment of your spinal column. It is an attachment point for the ribcage, and protects the heart and lungs. It plays a critical role in supporting your breathing...
Is MRI or CT scan needed right away?
You may be recommended a diagnostic test like x rays, MRI or CT scan after a musculoskeletal injury. A x-ray that produces images of structures inside your body – particularly bones; a MRI produces images...
Is Physical Therapy Worth It?
Physical Therapy is an allied medical practice provided by physical therapists to promote, maintain and restore health. It involves intervention/rehabilitation, patient education, disease/injury prevention and health promotion. Your Physical Therapist will perform a detailed evaluation...