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How to Increase Mileage Safely While Running

Nov 22, 2021

Every runner wants to increase their overall mileage. Unfortunately, many beginner runners let...

Exercise During Pregnancy: Safe or Unsafe?

Nov 9, 2021

If you're currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of...

Best Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Oct 18, 2021

Sciatica symptoms can vary from having severe pain that radiates through the legs and feed to a burning sensation or the inability to put your full weight on one leg.

According to Harvard Health, approximately 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their life, with about 10% of the population suffering at any given time.

Though it’s common to experience sciatica, it’s not normal.

In this article, you’ll learn tips on dealing with sciatic pain and what to do next to keep it from getting worse.

Single BEST Exercise for Shoulder Pain!

Oct 13, 2021

It’s a bold claim, but in this video I’m going to show you what I think is the single best exercise to help people with their shoulder pain.

This is especially true if you’re dealing with rotator cuff irritation, rotator cuff weakness, and have difficulty lifting your arm due to shoulder pain.

Learn how to improve your shoulder pain by exercising your OPPOSITE arm. It sounds crazy, but that’s what I meant!

Check out the video for a full demonstration and explanation.

Are You Being Heard, or Are You Just Part of the Herd? Big Box vs. Personalized Care and Its Value

Oct 4, 2021

If you’re seeking physical therapy, you’re usually motivated by a desire to get rid of aches, pains or getting back to living your life and doing the things you love. . Maybe you’re even looking for an alternate route than surgery.

Your problem could be due to an accident, illness, injury, or recovery from surgery. Regardless of the cause, your number one goal is to get back to “normal.” You want to feel like you did “before.”

But what happens if your experience at a physical therapy clinic doesn’t meet your expectations? As you probably guessed, it can adversely affect your healing process. This situation often happens in a “big box” practice where physical therapy involves offering patients a one-size-fits-all treatment plan instead of individual and personal care.