Osteoporosis and Physical Therapy
One out of four American women over age 65 have osteoporosis – a medical condition in which bones become brittle and fragile. Physical therapy can help.
Vertigo: Does the room spin when you lay down or try to sit up?
Physical therapists can help learn if your vertigo symptoms are a sign of BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).
Elevate Your Fitness: May Spotlight on Sports Physical Therapy
by : Marie Serrado
With May in full swing and summer just around the corner, it’s time to ramp up our fitness routines and make the most of the warmer weather. In this month’s blog, we’re shining a spotlight on sports physical therapy and how it can take your fitness journey to the next level.
Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: How Physical Therapy Supports Mental Health
By: Marie Serrado
In recent years, mental health awareness has gained attention, sparked conversation and initiatives to address the various facets of mental well-being. While traditional approaches to mental health often focus on therapy and medication, a growing body of evidence highlights the critical role that physical therapy plays in supporting mental health.
Improving Your Golf Game: The Role of Physical Therapy
By: Marie Serrado
Golf is a sport beloved by millions worldwide, offering not just physical challenges but also mental stimulation and opportunities for socializing. However, like any physical activity, golf can take a toll on the body, leading to injuries and limitations in performance. That’s where physical therapy comes in. In this blog,
How Physical Therapy Can Help Moms with Pregnancy and Childbirth
By: Marie Serrado
Both pregnancy and childbirth can take a toll on a woman’s body, especially for first-time
mothers. Carrying a baby, picking up toys, to even doing laundry can be a physically demanding
experience, but physical therapy can help play a key role in helping moms regain their strength
and mobility.
The Benefits of Physical Therapy of Older Adults
By: Marie Serrado
As we age, it is natural to experience a decline in mobility, function, and overall quality of life. However, physical therapy becomes a vital component of seniors’ lives, as it empowers them to overcome challenges and obstacles associated with aging. This blog will explore the wide-ranging benefits of physical therapy for older adults.
Celebrating World Physical Therapy Day
By: Marie Serrado
World Physical Therapy Day is observed on September 8th. This day serves as an opportunity to highlight the crucial role that physical therapists and physiotherapists play in promoting movement, rehabilitation, and recovery for individuals with various health conditions and injuries. World Physical Therapy Day was established on September 8th,
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Athletes: Improving Performance and Reducing the Risk of Injury
by: Marie Serrado
Physical therapy can be a game-changer for athletes, helping them to improve their performance, prevent injuries, and recover from injuries more quickly. Athletes of all levels and abilities can benefit from working with a physical therapist, who can help design a personalized exercise program created for their specific needs and goals.
Vote for Strive! as Best of the 352
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Physical Therapy for Equestrians
Equestrian riders can sustain injuries just like any other sport. Here at Strive! Physical Therapy, we understand the unique demands that are put on the body while riding horses. Not only does the bodies overall health effect how well one rides, but it also effects the performance of an equine partner. Strive! can help you recover from injury and get you back to riding at your best.
What You Can Do About Sciatica by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Anyone who knows sciatica, knows misery. Sciatica pain shoots through your leg, sometimes resulting in tingling, weakness, and/or numbness. Often beginning as a result of a herniated disk that is pressing on the sciatic nerve, sciatica pain runs from the lower back, all the way down the back of your legs. In most cases, those suffering start to feel better within a few weeks,
What a Pain in the Butt!
If you’re dealing with a pain in the butt right now, it could be from any number of things. But if you’re dealing specifically with a pain in your butt—literally—it might be piriformis syndrome. The piriformis muscle is a thick band like muscle that runs diagonally across the buttocks region.
Chronic Tension Headaches by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Chronic tension headaches are no fun at all
When you think of chronic pain and headaches, migraines may come to mind. Although migraines are one common type of recurring headache, there are others.
You may have experienced chronic tension headaches at a time in life when you were stressed or perhaps when sleep was continuously interrupted or harder to come by.
Deck the Halls without Pains in the Neck by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Cervical osteoarthritis can be a real pain in the neck! Please excuse the corny pun. Had to go there!
Also known as cervical spondylosis, this condition flares up when the neck bones, joints, and discs undergo changes—typically consisting of wear-and-tear due to aging and potentially, prolonged overuse.
TREATMENT
Thankfully,
The ins and outs of pain by Jackie Manning, ARNP
We’ve all wondered why we feel pain. Why does it hurt so much when we slam our finger in the door or stub our toe? When we feel pain in response to an injury, it’s a signal that our body has been injured or damaged in some way. In a nutshell, it’s a signal to our brain that something isn’t right.
Joint Pain by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Remember the childhood game connect the dots? Think of your joints as those important dots that connect your bones to one another. Joints are crucial to our body’s functionality. We also know that joints are what facilitate our free movement. The main joints include our shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows. Pain in one or more of these joints can have a tremendous effect on our ability to perform daily activities.
Get back to living and ditch ankylosing spondylitis by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Ankly what? This mouthful, ankylosing spondylitis, is a chronic condition that affects an estimated half a million sufferers. The illness is a form of inflammatory arthritis targeting the spine and causing chronic back pain. While unsure of the cause, some researchers have been able to isolate a gene that may contribute to the development.
Stop Masking Pain by Jackie Manning, ARNP
The way out is through. No pain, no gain. You’ve got to face your problems head on.
We hear these phrases all the time, and it’s easy to roll our eyes. Why? Well, for starters, we’re not always convinced they’re true. What if we suffer, put in the blood, sweat, and tears,
Tell your aching feet to take a hike by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Our feet do a lot of work but get very little attention. At least, not until we start having foot pain. Then they demand that attention like a toddler demands candy! Why do feet hurt so badly? Well foot pain is usually coming from a mix of different interwoven structures, including the bones,