Hip tightness is a common complaint for runners of all levels. The repetitive nature of running can lead to flexibility restrictions throughout the lower extremities, which in turn may contribute to injury. Today we review a static stretching routine to to help lengthen the muscles and increase your range of motion. Static stretching is best
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it passes through
As a follow up to our “Text Neck” and “Low Back Pain From Sitting Too Long” blogs last month, today we will review the basics of setting up an ergonomically friendly work from home setting. Through the use of proper ergonomics and correct posture you can create a healthy and pain-free work environment. The key
Has that young athlete child of yours become somewhat of a couch potato lately? Has the cancellation of all spring sports forced your son or daughter to trade participating in sports for accumulating “kills” in Fortnite or Call of Duty? Instead of playing lacrosse, soccer, baseball or softball, are your kids now spending countless hours
Riding a bicycle is one of the great joys of childhood. For many kids, however, learning to ride a bicycle for the first time can be both difficult and intimidating. To help take some of the fear and apprehension out of figuring out how to balance on a bike, many kids are now using what
The next segment in our backyard workout series includes a program for your upper body! Follow along with our video demonstrations and/or use the detailed instructions below to add these upper body exercises into your routine. As always exercises should be performed in a pain free range of motion. Please reach out to us with
Sleep is an essential part of our well-being. It plays an important role in healing, muscle recovery, and memory. While more sleep won’t necessarily prevent you from getting sick, sleep loss could adversely affect your immune system. Proteins that target infection and inflammation are both produced and released during sleep. Getting the recommended amount of sleep
Each year, individuals throughout the world are using their smart phones, tablets, and other handheld devices more frequently. As much of the world practices social distancing to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 epidemic, reliance on these devices to remain in contact with others has become more widespread than ever. The use of these devices
Our offices continue to remain open with limited hours to care for patients needing treatment and who are able to attend in office. Please be assured that we are committed to your and our staff’s safety with a rigorous disinfection schedule and mask use by our staff. We have also modified our schedule to have
Physical Solutions remains open for in-person physical therapy visits and appointments are available in both our Mineola and Bethpage offices. We continue to take steps to ensure that our staff members practice proper disinfecting and social distancing to enhance patient and staff safety. The health and safety of our patients remains our top priority. However, we