LPT Blog

Managing Headaches without the Pharmacy Most people have experienced a headache at some point in their life, and for some it can be a daily experience. It might feel like pressure, throbbing, stabbing, or piercing. It might be in your temples, may be behind your eye or it could feel like your head is in a vice. The pain may range from mild to very intense. Perhaps it is no more than a small nuisance, or perhaps it affects your ability to concentrate at work, interact with loved ones, or do the things you love to do. There are many […]

What’s Up Down There? The role Physical Therapy in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Incontinence…Pelvic Pain….Pain with Intercourse? All taboo topics for much of our society but actually not uncommon to be treated in Physical Therapy.  Many people who experience any of the above are too afraid/ashamed/(fill in the blank) to bring it up with their medical providers until it has often progressed to a point that it interferes with everyday life.  Most patients with these issues have then mentioned it to several providers before they are even seriously addressed and for most, that usually means medications.  Medications to treat incontinence.  Medications […]

Our Spines Can’t Define Us, No Matter What Degree! What is scoliosis?  Do I need to be concerned about it? What’s the worst that could happen if I did nothing about it? Will it get worse over time?  Can I do anything to make it better?  These are some of the questions people often ask when they themselves, their child, a parent or friend are told that they have scoliosis. At first discovery, it can be kind of worrisome.  However, at Lafayette Physical Therapy and Bay Area Physical Therapy, we have seen positive results by approaching the treatment and management […]

Daniel Konstantino on his torn ligaments “I initially tore two ligaments in my ankle when our opponent fell on it during a high school soccer match. I know that torn ligaments are very slow to heal and I worried I would miss my soccer and track season. Luckily, Anne helped me through the first part of the injury and when she left Naomi led me to my full recovery. I was able to run a strong 400m race before my track season ended. Now I’m ready to get into full fitness and continue to succeed on the track and on […]

Navigating Pregnancy & Exercise Are you newly pregnant or pre-planning for a healthy pregnancy and recovery? This is such an exciting but unknown time in your life.  So many questions. So many resources for answers. It’s often a little scary when you’re trying to sift through all the advice out there to understand what you should and shouldn’t be doing to protect your growing baby but also to ensure your body is fit for carrying and delivering your babe.  As a recent mom of two, and a physical therapist, I’d like to provide you with some tips to help you […]