Understanding Joint Pain
Understanding Joint Pain Joint pain diagnosis isn’t as scary as it seems Are your joints bone-on-bone? Don’t worry—it’s not as scary as it sounds. If you’ve been advised for a joint replacement after cortisone injections, know that they only provide temporary relief. Facing surgery, you’re likely seeking alternatives. Good news: there’s a 90% chance your […]
Got Tight Hip Flexors?
Got Tight Hip Flexors? Why Stretching Isn’t the Answer… Yes, we’re talking about you, tight hip flexors and hamstrings. We hear this often… “I’ve been stretching my [insert muscle here], and it doesn’t ever seem to loosen.” Or “what’s the best stretch for my…” and “I do all of this stretching, but my back STILL […]
Do you need an MRI for back pain?
Do you need an MRI for back pain? Getting an MRI of the back instead of physical therapy for back pain leads to a waste of $4,793! Dr. Murphy here! Did you know that Physical Therapists can tell you more about what’s wrong with your body than MRIs? That may sound like a crazy claim, but […]
Say Goodbye to Hip and Back Pain
Say Goodbye to Hip and Back Pain Are you experiencing hip or back pain when sitting on the floor? Does it feel like a challenge to get up from that position due to tightness? Playing with your little one shouldn’t be painful or frustrating. It’s a common complaint among many of our clients, and we […]
What Causes Lower Back Pain In Females
What Causes Lower Back Pain In Females 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 […]
Getting Back to Fitness After Pregnancy:
Getting Back to Fitness After Pregnancy: 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 […]
How To Stop Peeing Every Time You Sneeze, Laugh, Or Jump!
How To Stop Peeing Every Time You Sneeze, Laugh, Or Jump! Do you sometimes laugh so hard that you pee just a little? Are you always wearing a panty liner to workout or play with the kids “just in case”?Do you feel like it’s getting weak down there as you get older? Well, ladies… you’re […]
How To Actually Engage Your Core
How To Actually Engage Your Core 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 […]
Exercises That Can Help Strengthen Your Core
Exercises That Can Help Strengthen Your Core 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 […]