It’s almost Spring! And when we think of Spring what do we think of???? Spring Cleaning! Before starting any activity, either inside or outside, spring or fall, you should warm up. Consider a brisk walk to get your heart pumping and loosen up your muscles, followed by some stretching of your arms, back and legs.
Neck pain is a very common injury in all populations. Neck pain can be caused by soft tissue injury or tightness or joint pathology. Muscle strain and resulting muscle spasm is often caused by an underlying neck problem, such as spinal stenosis, arthritis, or disc degeneration and can be triggered from trauma but frequently occurs
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can lead to compression of the nerves that run through that canal. Stenosis usually occurs in the low back and in the neck. Spinal stenosis is most commonly caused by degenerative changes in the spine related to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can cause
We all know that shoveling snow is not fun, but there is often no avoiding it. If you do try to avoid it and let it melt, it often refreezes making it even more dangerous for you. So here are some tips to keep you safe! First, be prepared! Stretch gently before bundling up and
Stretching in the morning helps to increase the blood flow to your muscles. More blood in your muscles means more energy in the morning. Stretching also increases blood flow to your brain and sharpens your concentration in the morning. Below are some easy stretches to incorporate into your morning routine and help get your day started. Full-Body Stretch
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to share some information from the American Cancer Society and the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association on how physical therapy and exercise can be beneficial to breast cancer patients in all phases of recovery. Many breast cancer patients will undergo some type
The magic formula for water consumption used to be eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. However, according to recent research, this information may not adequately reflect an individual’s needs for proper hydration and digestive health. According to Doctor Trent Nessler, director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Nashville, “It depends on your size and weight,
Recently several staff members and friends of Physical Solutions participated in the Evelyn Knapp’s 5K Run to Remember and 3K Wellness Walk at Sunken Meadow State Park to help raise money for the Strength for Life charity. The Strength for Life charitable organization provides exercises classes and wellness weekend retreats to cancer patients and survivors
Last weekend several members of the Physical Solutions staff were certified or re-certified in CPR and Basic Life Support through an American Heart Association certification class. This course teaches life-saving techniques that are used for cardiac arrest, choking or drowning victims until full medical care is available. This included how to perform CPR/AED, rescue breathing,
Acupuncture is a component of ancient Chinese medicine where various needles are inserted at specific points in the body for the treatment of pain.1 The Chinese believe that the energy in one’s body (known as chi) must be balanced and allowed to flow through various pathways. Therefore, if the chi is blocked in any way,