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7 Reasons Why You Should Reconsider a Cortisone Injection
Your knee, shoulder or elbow has been hurting for weeks, and someone suggests a cortisone shot. It sounds like a quick fix, and for a while it often works. But many people end up back in the same chair a few months later, asking for another one. Here are 7 reasons to reconsider a [...]
Your Ultimate Personal Training Cheat Sheet: 25 FAQs to Know
Thinking about personal training but not sure what to expect? Or you've just started and want to be sure it's the right choice? You're not alone. We hear the same questions all the time, so here are honest answers to the 25 personal training FAQs we get most, from qualifications and cost to [...]
5 Ways Stretching Benefits Your Overall Health
Some people think stretching is the skippable part of a workout. In physical therapy, it is one of the most useful tools we have. Stretching improves flexibility, eases tension and can make the rest of your treatment go more smoothly. Here are 5 benefits of stretching for your overall health, the types of stretching [...]
9 Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Needling
You have heard of acupuncture, and chances are you have heard about dry needling, too. Maybe a friend swears it fixed their shoulder, or your physical therapist suggested it for a tight, aching muscle that won't let go. But what is it, and is it right for you? Here are answers to the 9 [...]
A Delicious Way to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Stiff, achy joints in the morning? Pain that flares after a big weekend of eating out? What you eat can play a real part in how you feel. Along with exercise and physical therapy, an anti-inflammatory diet is a delicious way to help reduce pain and inflammation. Improving your diet doesn't have to be [...]
Why Sports Injuries Happen: 7 Causes and How to Prevent Them
If you're an athlete or weekend warrior dealing with a sports injury, it helps to know why it happened. Some injuries are pure bad luck. Many more are preventable, and that difference can decide whether you have a full season or one cut short by an injury that lingers for years. Below are the [...]
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