Written by Nicole on November 21, 2017 |
Pain is an alert that the body is not working optimally, and it should be addressed. People tend to want to work through pain while exercising or to get things done around the house; however, this can lead to injury. It is best to address the issues causing pain immediately and fix them so that we can avoid long term issues. When muscles are tight or weak, or joints are stiff or unstable, the body does not work at its best. It automatically compensates by using different muscles or poor alignment to get the job done. Muscle tightness and weakness are results of how they are being used day to day.
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Written by Nicole on November 7, 2017 |
The importance of core strengthening is that it stabilizes the spine in anticipation of all movements, starting from when we roll out of bed in the morning to going out for an evening walk. When the spine is not supported, there can be undue stresses that cause wear and tear over time or, even worse, an acute injury. If the back has been injured, the muscles may not fire at all, or the timing of when they do can be delayed. This inadequate muscle support can lead to an increase in stress on the spine.
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Written by Sean on November 2, 2017 |
Going to a physical therapy clinic for the first time can be very similar to your first day of school. You might have some nerves about meeting the therapists and the exercise specialists, much like the nerves that you get when you are meeting your teacher or professor for the first time. And as everyone who has survived their first day of school or therapy knows, your teachers or therapists are there to educate you and help you reach your goals.
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