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3 Exercises to Combat Sitting

Have you stepped out of the car after a long trip, either because of distance or traffic or mix of both? What is the first thing we typically do after we get out of the car? Walk, stretch, move, right?...

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TLC for Chronic Pain: A PT’s Guide to Long-Term Pain Relief

Voices of chronic pain accompanied by stress and anxiety are becoming familiar conversations with many I encounter. Relentless pain following every step of your life can gradually decelerate your...

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Perfecting Your Squat While Exercising

How many squats can you do in a minute? 20? 50? 100? No matter the number of sets and reps you can do, the question is: Is your form right? When performed with proper form, squats combat our hip pain...

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Pickleball: How to Avoid Injuries in America’s Favorite New Sport

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It is a sport that incorporates components of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. It is very popular because it is fun to play and enables...

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Expert Breathing Methods to Alleviate Pain and Reduce Stress

Breathing and pain are quite tightly related. If you’ve ever stubbed your toe, you’ve felt exquisite pain and lack of ability to inhale as a result. Your subconscious brain takes over to protect...

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Stay On Court Injury-Free: Effective Strategies for Pickup Basketball Players

Most of us who love playing basketball started off at an early age. Therefore, our love for the game will never go away. However, our bodies change as we get older and we become more susceptible to...

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How to Increase Mid-Back Movement and Reduce Shoulder Pain with these 2...

One of the big issues with shoulder pain and lack of mobility in your mid-back or thoracic spine is your shoulder can't come all the way up overhead. You lose some of your shoulder range of motion if...

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3 Desk Exercises to Target Your Neck & Back Pain

The average person spends about 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk.[1] Extended times of working at a desk while using a computer or other devices can lead to discomfort in the neck...

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Importance of Rest & Recovery

One aspect of an exercise routine that is often overlooked is recovery! We all know exercise has some incredible benefits to your overall health and longevity, but does that mean that more is always...

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Morning Vs. Evening Workouts: Which Is Better?

Let’s start by making this clear: exercise, no matter what time of the day, is ALWAYS better than no exercise at all! Don’t let this blog discourage you from exercising just because it doesn’t match up...

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5 Myths About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that create a “sling” at the base of your pelvis. The “sling” is home to the bladder, rectum, sex organs, and babies! It is responsible for keeping your organs in...

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5 Tips For A Better Sleep At Night

Sleep plays a vital role in your overall health and longevity, and yet countless people have a hard time getting enough of it! One of the primary reasons for lack of quality sleep is poor “sleep...

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How To Find The Perfect Pillow

Now that you know how to choose your mattress, here are a few tips for picking out your perfect pillow for different sleeping positions. This will help to maintain proper alignment of your spine as...

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Can You Target Fat Loss?

Can you target fat loss? It’s an age-old myth, but spot reduction for fat does not work. The idea might make sense: working out an area of your body, in particular, should make that area more fit,...

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Imagining Your Way to Success

Are you an athlete and recently sustained an injury? Are you worried that during your injury you will get rusty and your skill will decrease? If so, you are not alone. One of the most frustrating...

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Abdominal Breathing for Reducing Stress

Stress is something that we all have to deal with. If you have ever been stuck in rush hour traffic on the 405 freeway, then you know all too well the effects that stress has on your body. Your heart...

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How to Choose Running Shoes

Running is an incredible sport! All you need to start running are exercise clothes and a pair of running shoes. It seems so simple at first - until you start looking for shoes. Instantly, you are...

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5 Easy Ways to Increase Physical Activity for Kids

Adults aren’t the only ones who need to be physically active to maintain a healthy lifestyle- it's also important for your kids! Current CDC recommendations encourage children to be involved in...

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Sleeping Positions that May Be Causing You Pain

Most of us spend approximately 1/3 of our day sleeping! Disregarding some mild tossing and turning, this means that for 1/3 of our day, we spend it in the same position. Which is why it is so important...

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7 Habits to Optimize Your Mental Health

Life can be hectic and overwhelming at times. Trying to find a balance between work, family, recreation, and working out can be stressful and even burn you out. Prolonged exposure to these stresses can...

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