Can Physical Therapy Help My Muscles After Having Covid?
Unfortunately, Covid-19 has become a major part of all of our lives. If you’re unlucky enough to contract Covid-19, it comes with a whole host of symptoms in most cases. Symptoms that differ widely from person to person. But one of the most common symptoms we see in patients recovering from severe illness and Long…
The Real Story Behind What’s Causing Your Sciatica
Are you confused about why you’ve got Sciatica – and wondering what you can do about it? About 40 percent of Americans suffer from Sciatica at some time in their lives. Unfortunately, it is more common in people as we age. This blog helps you understand Sciatica – the causes and symptoms, and we explain…
Should I Have Surgery to Repair a Tear in My Rotator Cuff?
“I have been having shoulder pain on and off for several years now. It usually goes away after several weeks but this time the pain is really affecting the quality of my life. After visiting my orthopedic doctor, I was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear which was confirmed by an MRI. I have been…
Why You Shouldn’t Let a Rotator Cuff Tear on Your MRI Scare You? What You Can Do Instead of Painkillers, Injections and Avoid Painful Surgery!
“I have been having off and shoulder pain for several years now. It usually goes away after several weeks but this time the pain is really affecting the quality of my life. After visiting my orthopedic doctor, I was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear which was confirmed by an MRI. I have been in…
In Search of the Perfect Pillow
How Should You Select the Best Pillow to Avoid Neck Pain? One of the biggest complaints we’ve been hearing from our clients is how much neck and shoulder pain they have been experiencing during their sleep! Quickly followed by the most common question we get asked “can you recommend a good pillow for sleep?” Looking at…
6 Reasons Walking is the Most Underrated Form of Exercise
We had a woman from Encinitas, CA call us this week and asked us this… “I am 52 year old mother of 4 children and I was intrigued by your last blog and all of the helpful information you had on the fitness mistakes people make when trying to stay fit…especially during the quarantine. For…
14 Fitness Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Get Fit
Once upon a time I was superfit. I never thought twice about running 5 miles, I couldn’t wait to spend an hour or two at the gym lifting weights and I even played professional soccer. Owning and business and having kids changed all that. Less time on my hands left less time. A body in…
Coronavirus: How to Stay Healthy and Calm During the Outbreak?
Apart from wearing a mask in crowded places, washing your hands and using hand sanitizer, what else can we do to stay healthy – and calm – during the flu season, especially in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak? The number of coronavirus cases throughout the U.S are increasing and will continue to increase if…
3 Things That Cause Back Pain That You Didn’t Know Until Now!
We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’m about to tell you, might sound surprising but hear me out and I’ll explain…
9 Simple Tips for Flying with Back Pain
We recently were asked the following question by one of our clients who has been dealing with chronic back pain: “I’ve suffered from back pain for over 20 years. And every time I have to travel for work or vacation I dread the flight with a passion. My back pain gets worse throughout the flight…