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
Health insurance is a requirement as a US citizen, but what does it actually cover? Every plan is so different and things change so often - how can anyone actually know what their benefits are? As I tell all of my patients - get online or call your insurance carrier so that you understand your… Continue reading Be a better healthcare consumer in 2018
Do you have shoulder pain or suspect a rotator cuff tear? Most of the time, physical therapy can return you back to full and pain-free function without needing surgery. See a PT first!
Physical therapy is more than just exercise and a hot pack. Look for a physical therapist that spends one-on-one time with you, that really listens and performs hands-on or "manual" therapy.
Dry needling can be performed in a gentle way the provides immediate pain relief, a decrease in muscle tightness and does not leave the patient with significant soreness.
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.
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.
When you have severe pain all you want is relief, so what do you do? Most people's first move is to see their medical doctor. This is great, as they can assess your pain, order imaging if needed and educate you about your options for relief. In my experience as a physical therapist, by the time… Continue reading Fix the source of your pain…opioids are not the answer!
Why out-of-network care can be more beneficial than in-network care. More focus on the patient and their specific needs.
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