How Sharon got her life back My client Sharon, 58, has two disc herniations and degenerating discs in her lumbar spine. She’s endured chronic back pain for a decade, worsening notably in the last three months. Getting out of bed was difficult, gardening impossible, and even short walks left her back so stiff and sore […]

​You might be a bit surprised to hear this, but here it is: Not all physical therapy is equal. In fact, Empower PT + Pilates was founded in response to a lack of quality care in the industry.​As the trend in the traditional PT community went more toward cycling more and more patients through with […]

Lower back pain can affect everyone, but certain conditions are more common for women. Menstrual Cycle Female hormones significantly influence various muscle and bone conditions, potentially heightening sensitivity. During the menstrual cycle, pain levels may elevate. Home remedies like heat pads or hot water bottles can alleviate menstrual discomfort. This pain can be more severe […]

Tips and Exercises for New Moms Are you a new mom wondering how to safely get back into a fitness routine post-pregnancy? Learn about safe postpartum exercises, timelines, and expectations for mothers returning to fitness after childbirth. Benefits of Post-Pregnancy Exercise Exercising after pregnancy offers numerous benefits, including improved strength crucial for supporting pelvic posture […]

When it comes to your CORE, most of us need to go back to the basics to learn how to engage the core. This is especially for YOU if you’re athletic… You have probably heard of the core and been told that it should be a part of your workout routine… right? I find this […]

Having a strong core can be life-changing. So understanding the exercises you can do to help strengthen your core is important and vital to your overall health.   Injury prevention is the number one reason that most benefit from having a stronger core. It can help the other muscles around the body’s core in preventing overuse […]