Get down and Sit me 20!
Originally Posted on September 19, 2017 The other day I sat back in a cushioned reclining chair, envious, as I watched my 10 month-old daughter sitting on the floor with one foot up to her ear as if it were a telephone. I was reminded of a picture my mom loves to show of me…
Should I book a Swedish or Therapeutic Massage?
Originally Posted on August 18, 2017 Many clients ask about the difference between a Swedish and Therapeutic Massage because they are unsure of which will meet their needs. Here are a few differences between the two services to help you decide which the best is for you and your body. No matter what type of…
Change your posture, Change your mood
Originally Posted on August 14, 2017 One more reason your mother was right when she told you not to slouch. Changing your slumped posture can boost your mood and increase your energy. Research conducted on college students has shown that altering your body posture from a slouched posture to a more upright position can improve…
Success Story: Steve L.’s Joint Pain
Originally Posted on August 10, 2017 “I was unable to run more than one day each week without hip and knee pain when I started my therapy. The exercises and stretches have helped me regain a much higher level of comfort when I am running and I have also noticed improvements in my flexibility and…
Success Story: Jacque G’s Knee Pain
Originally Published on July 26, 2017 Patients Treating Provider(s): Gary Corso / Kathryn Cook “Both therapists knew the workout plan and it was a smooth transition between the two. The level of difficulty totally depended on how my knee felt, pain, stiffness, flexibility. Each session was tailored to how it felt that day. Some days…
What’s Causing My Hip Pain?
Originally Published on July 25, 2017 The hip joint is a large ball and socket joint designed to withstand significant stresses such as supporting our body weight when running and jumping, in addition to the normal wear and tear of daily activities such as walking and stair climbing. The hip joint is comprised of the…
The Rhythm of Your Step Matters
Originally Posted on July 5, 2017 If you are a runner you have heard many popular terms over the years on how to help your form. Some of these could be heel striker, minimalist shoes or maybe barefoot running. It is hard to distinguish what we should be paying attention to and what is important.…
Dialing in your Bike Fit
Originally Published on May 11, 2017 With the sun finally making an appearance this spring, it may be time to drag out your bicycle from storage and take a spin around the neighborhood. But before you do that, there may be a few things to consider before heading off for a ride. A correct bike…
Joint Replacements and Recovery
Originally Posted on May 8, 2017 More and more people are deciding to have joint replacements around the world to the point you probably have a family member or close friend who has gone through this surgery whether it was for a knee, hip, shoulder, ankle or even big toe! Technology is advancing at such…
Arthritis and Me
Originally Posted on May 8, 2017 The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that just over 20% of Americans-about 54.4 million people-were diagnosed by physicians as having arthritis between 2013-2015. The good news is that that number has not increased much since 2002 however the number of Americans reporting that they are limited in their…
