Physical Therapy & Performance Resources

What To Do With Back Pain During COVID-19?

Back pain can strike us all at some point in time, COVID or no COVID.  Many people suffer from back aches and pain from lifting objects up in poor positions, over estimating their abilities, or prolonged sitting, just to name a few. (Sitting issues are running rampant in this crazy time).  If you are sitting for hour on end, while working from home, you are probably falling victim to some new or exacerbating back aches. Not to mention, you are probably sitting on hard kitchen chairs that cant even remotely compare to the one you have in your office.  So what are you supposed to due when this ...

Does Your Neck & Back Bother You While Sitting At The Computer

Many of us have are necks and upper back screaming at us for sitting all day. Especially in the work-at-home COVID era. ​ Or you may be a regular 9-5 office worker whose been having these pains on a daily basis for years.  Either way, it is not a pleasant feeling.  You probably tried heating pads, special neck pillows, Changing the screen height, replacing the chair, icing, taking Tylenol, using Icy Hot pads, and the list can go on forever.  Perhaps you think its your posture, and you even bought one of those fancy stand-up desks to help with it.  Bottom line is that you want longer lasting ...

How To Stay Fit During Quarantine!

I know we all are cooped up in our homes and it feels like the walls are closing in. Maybe you are starting to get annoyed with whoever you live with (I'm just saying..........). [Image] Even your pets may be getting annoyed with each other I decided to show you some quick ways to maintain your conditioning and fitness levels while being in home, without having to go outside (but I still think it's good to get some fresh air).  Perhaps, you have been putting off your exercise due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There's no better time than now to start while you are stuck at home. To...

How To Stay Fit During Quarantine! Part 2

Yesterday we gave you some workouts regarding the Tempo Method. Today I want to continue with our conditioning piece that can be added in conjunction with yesterdays workout, as well as provide a strength-based alternative. ​ If you didn't read the last post, you can find it here The next workout is the Cardiac Output Method. This involves continuous work for 30+ minutes. It can be utilized in a variety of ways, other than just plain old running. This can be a combination of your favorite circuits at low intensity.  How do you know if the intensity is right?  Easy. Maintain breathing throug...

Did You Know How Easy It Is To Get Out Of Pain Without Needing A Doctor Visit?

The days of needing to wait for a doctor visit in order to see what's going on are over. Thankfully, you don't have to wait weeks for an appointment, as your pain gets worse, all to arrive at the doctor and they say one of the following:      1. Just rest and ice it and it will get better in a couple of weeks (thanks doc, not like I haven't  been doing that........)       2. Here, take these pills and that should get it better soon      3. Just don't do that (insert activity) anymore. You're getting old and that's why. (Who wants to   be told that their age is why they can't do stuff anymore?...

The Brain Remembers And Your Body Shows It

Our bodies work by a series of inputs that go into the brain that can influence a resulting output. Various inputs can influence our brain's perception of threats, resulting in pain as the output. As a clinician, I cannot change the outputs of the brain, but we can change the inputs to change behaviors that can alter possible outputs. Today I want to dive a little deeper on how our perceptions and past experiences posture our bodies without us even knowing it. Our bodies nervous system is a complex and intricate system that helps to regulate all of our internal mechanisms as well attenuating a...

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