Health Tips
PROPER SLEEPING POSITIONS: THE CORRECT WAY TO SLEEP
How to sleep properly:.
Although it seems like a basic activity, sleeping is an essential activity in the life of all human beings. It allows the brain to rest as well as the recovery of the muscles and other tissues.
However, millions of Americans today suffer from insomnia and other sleep-related problems, significantly affecting their quality of life.
In this article, we will review the importance of sleep as well as some tips for quality...
Posted on 2022-11-02
BEST POSTURE FOR BACK PAIN
At times does it feel that your pain is never ending? There just doesn’t seem to be a position of relief! What if there is, but you just haven’t found it yet? Keep reading...
Low back pain can certainly be relentless, and finding a good position of relief can depend on what exactly is causing the pain, but here are three positions to try that most of our patients exclaim make a big difference to their pain:
1) Sit at a desk with your feet flat on the floor:
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Posted on 2019-01-01
DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRETCHING AND WARM-UP?
One of the most common questions in a physical therapy evaluation is if their injury occurred due to lack of stretching. Although a very common question, most people do not know that the answer to the previous question is both a yes and a no. An injury can happen from lack of stretching and an injury can occur even with stretching. Continue reading below to further understand why lack of stretching can be the cause of an injury and why stretching could also cause an injury.
Stretching
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Posted on 2018-07-18
SLEEPING TIPS FOR BACK PAIN
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep, you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today, which can be very confusing for consumers.
In our opinion, the best type of bed is the one that you try out and feel most comfortable using. Typically, a bed that is firm underneath, but with a softer top helps t...
Posted on 2018-07-10
HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP WITH SHOULDER PAIN?
The shoulder is a joint that is composed of three bones including the clavicle, scapula and humerus. The shoulder itself is responsible for over 16,000 different positions. That is why some of the simplest tasks can cause so much pain. Whether you have pain in your shoulder from everyday use or a particular injury, read below for more information.
Common Causes:
Although an injury is one of the most common causes of pain in the shoulder it is not always the only one. Pain in the shoulder...
Posted on 2018-07-04
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