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Oftentimes, we stick our feet in shoes, and then forget about them. Well, the muscles of the feet and ankles are important for all sorts of reasons, but essential in proper balance. Learn how your feet affect the rest of you in this article! And then, free your feet!* *If you are experience foot, ankle, […]
IT Band Syndrome – an overuse injury of the connective tissues located on the outer part of thigh and knee, causing pain and tenderness especially just above the knee joint- may be due to weak hip muscles! Talk to one of our physical therapists if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, and learn how […]
When working from home, make sure your desk area promotes optimal posture to prevent back, neck, and shoulder pain. Find out how to set up your computer and seat properly in this video! ** Have a tough home office situation? Contact us today to schedule a free office set-up! **
Did you know?- Specht Physical Therapy has an entire library of exercises at your disposal! Stretches for hips, back, shoulders, legs. Strengthening, mobility, and balance for the entire body is at your fingertips! Find what you’re looking for at: https://vimeo.com/user53696738 And don’t forget to schedule your Annual PT Wellness Evaluation with Specht to ensure that […]
Did you know?- Specht Physical Therapy has an entire library of exercises at your disposal! Stretches for hips, back, shoulders, legs. Strengthening, mobility, and balance for the entire body is at your fingertips! Find what you’re looking for at: https://vimeo.com/user53696738 And don’t forget to schedule your Annual PT Wellness Evaluation with Specht to ensure that […]
In order to continue to improve our Exercise of the Week series, Specht PT would love to know: – What daily activities do you have trouble with? – What movements cause you pain? – What exercises do you have difficulty with? – What muscles and joints hurt you the most? – What movements and stretches […]
In order to continue to improve our Exercise of the Week series, Specht PT would love to know: – What daily activities do you have trouble with? – What movements cause you pain? – What exercises do you have difficulty with? – What muscles and joints hurt you the most? – What movements and stretches […]
1.) Avoid drinks with congeners like whiskey, tequila, or cognac. 2.) Drink a 1:1 water to alcohol ratio. 3.) Get plenty of sleep. If you’re an insomniac, stick with less than 2 drinks. 4.) Have late night meal or a hearty breakfast to avoid low blood sugar. 5.) Reduce the inflammation through diet or NSAIDs. […]
Usually trap or shoulder pain can be relieved by rest, ice, stretching, massage, or taping and muscle therapy. However, speak to your doctor or physical therapist if you experience severe pain or pain lasting more than a week, an inability to move the shoulder or neck, signs of infection, such as skin redness and fever, […]
Previously in the Trap Therapy Series, we’ve shown ways to release upper trap tension. This week, we demonstrate an exercise to strengthen the posterior (back) muscles of the neck to help alleviate pain due to lengthened and weak “text neck”!
