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Orthotics, stability shoes, cushion…are they helpful or hurtful?

Are stability shoes, orthotics and cushioned shoes always necessary for comfortable running and walking? Could they be detrimental?

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Resources for home therapy tools

It's been 1 week since I've closed my business due to COVID-19.  I've been doing a lot of thinking and brainstorming about how I can continue to help my patients from afar and I've realized that many people could do some great exercises at home, but most don't have the tools that would make this… Continue reading Resources for home therapy tools

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The upper traps – one of the top muscular overachievers

Being an overachiever - isn't this usually a good thing?  Getting a 100% on the test...working hard to achieve your goals...going above and beyond for your loved ones... Well, when it comes to your muscles, the key word that we are looking for is balance.  If there are any overachievers or underachievers in the group,… Continue reading The upper traps – one of the top muscular overachievers

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Why do I still have joint pain after losing weight?

Did your doctor sit you down and tell you that your pain would go away if you would just lose the weight? Did you feel like your knees must be painful because you needed to lose 30 pounds or more? Did you figure that your low back pain would improve if you lost that beer… Continue reading Why do I still have joint pain after losing weight?

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Shoulder, shoulder blade, upper back pain and/or pain radiating down the back of the arm? Could it be DNS?

When a patient comes to me with shoulder pain, I immediately try to determine if there is involvement from the rotator cuff tendons, ligaments, capsule, or labrum.  These are all structures that are located in the general area of the shoulder joint and could be the culprit.  Very rarely do I find that these singular… Continue reading Shoulder, shoulder blade, upper back pain and/or pain radiating down the back of the arm? Could it be DNS?

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Dry Needling by Solstice PT – FAQ

Dry needling is a very helpful treatment for muscle tension, muscle spasm, muscle tightness, pain, swelling, bruising, ligament and tendon inflammation, fibromyalgia and many more conditions. It is much more effective when combined with massage than just massage alone.

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Does pregnancy have to be painful?

Pregnancy does not have to be accompanied by low back, pelvic, sacroiliac or sciatic pain. Physical therapists can provide treatment and education to alleviate pain during and after pregnancy.