Physical Therapy

In this section, I’ve compiled some of the most common topics that come up in physical therapy. This section will keep you well-informed and help you take an active role in your care.

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How To Stop Slouching When Sitting

It’s natural to slouch sometimes, but when you spend hours in poor postural positions, it starts to take a toll on your physical and mental well-being.  That’s right, slouching not only causes a host of aches and pains that can worsen over time but is also linked to emotional well-being and self-confidence.  Luckily, there are …

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5 Easy Breathing Exercises For Low Back Pain

Pain is a complex issue. While we’d all love a few magic stretches, the truth is, the puzzle is much more complicated.   Did you know that deep breathing can be a crucial piece to tackling back pain? That’s right; these simple and accessible techniques can help to rebalance your system and decrease pain.  Stick around …

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Can You Overuse A Tens Unit? (Benefits, Risks, & Myths)

TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) are marketed as a convenient non-drug way to decrease pain. But can you overuse a TENS unit? Find out in this in-depth look at the benefits, risks, and myths of electrical stimulation. How do TENS units work? TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation aka electrical stimulation or e-stim …

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Vibration Foam Roller vs. Massage Gun – Which Is Better?

Wouldn’t it be great to get a massage every day and melt away your aches and pains?  Here on planet earth, that isn’t possible for most of us. But there are plenty of fitness gadgets to get some workout recovery and pain relief at home.  Both foam rollers and massage guns aim to improve blood …

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Sidekick Tool Review – Swerve & Bow Muscle Scraping Tools

There are many workout recovery tools on the market competing for your attention (and dollars). Sidekick is bringing workout recovery to a whole new level with an affordable line of muscle scraping tools, that you can use at home, to address problem areas.  Muscle scraping tools offer a different type of soft tissue mobilization that …

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Physical Therapy Exercises For Posture

Do you have bad posture?  Have you tried everything to “fix” your posture, but nothing seems to work? Unfortunately, there’s no quick magical solution. But, if you focus on three important things, you can improve your posture by building healthy habits that stick.  Plus, learn some of the most effective physical therapy exercises for posture …

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Best Affordable Physical Therapy Tools For Home

A big part of success with your rehabilitation is your ability to keep up with your physical therapy exercises both during and after your treatment.  But when you’re at home, you may not have all those unique gadgets they have at the physical therapy clinic! Don’t worry! It’s easy to have the necessary tools at …

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