You probably have seen the teaser in your newsfeed: “Why sitting for too long is the new smoking.” While we don’t advocate either practice, both can bring more harm than good. Whether you sit at a desk in an office or school, man a cash register or drive for hours at a time, there is no disputing the health hazards of sitting all day. Being stationary for long periods of time can lead to any number of health problems. The good news is you can take a stand against sitting, especially the more you ... [Read More]
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What Is Normally Involved in Physical Therapy?
In certain health situations, such as constant muscle pain or following surgery, your physician may advise you to see a physical therapist. But if you have never attended a session with a physical therapist, what should you expect? A physical therapist (PT) is someone who is medically trained in human anatomy and how it moves and works. The techniques that are used in a therapeutic session are performed to restore full function to an injured body part. What Should I Wear to My Physical ... [Read More]
Senior Citizens and Therapy
For seniors who are either preparing for surgery or recovering from surgery, many of the reasons for attending physical therapy are quite often the same. Attention is paid to overall flexibility and range-of-motion capabilities, with the ultimate goal of eliminating or reducing pain. While the person who is preparing for surgery wants to just get it done and put it behind them, the person who is recovering from surgery wants to get back to a pain-free, active lifestyle. Active senior adults ... [Read More]
Reasons to Try Dry Needling for Pain Relief and More
Dry needling is a method that physical therapists often use to treat pain and mobility issues. It is a sensitive intervention in which a medical professional inserts a thin needle into the skin to stimulate the muscles underneath. The needle helps to stimulate the various trigger points that are causing the medical issue. Dry needling is very different from acupuncture. Though these two techniques share the aim of pain relief for the patient, dry needling is vastly different in philosophy and ... [Read More]
How Important is Exercise for the Heart?
We’ve all heard it before: we should exercise more and eat healthier. But what specifically, can it do for your heart? Many studies have been done on the topic of exercise with respect to its cardiovascular benefits. The latest findings are that exercising 30 minutes a day can help a person lose weight, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure by an average of 5-7 points. Exercise strengthens the muscles of the body, including the heart, which is also a muscle. It helps the heart w ... [Read More]
