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Empower Your Wellness is written by an exercise-loving physical therapist, yoga, and fitness instructor to help you stay active and prevent injuries.
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13 Stretches For Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain affects up to 23% of the world’s adult population. Though back pain can come from a variety of different sources, up to 90% of lower back pain is mechanical or non-specific. Mechanical or non-specific…
Hands-On Bob & Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun Review
If you’ve ever asked YouTube a physical therapy themed question, you may have come across Bob & Brad, “the two most famous physical therapists on the internet.” Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck are known…
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Is Paddle Boarding Good Exercise?
If you’ve been to a body of water in recent years, chances are you’ve seen people paddle boarding. It seems like the latest craze to hit lakes and oceans, but is paddle boarding good exercise? Yes,…
Do I Need An MRI For Back Pain?
When you have lower back pain, it’s a natural instinct to want to get some imaging to “see inside” and try to figure out what’s going on. Many patients are quick to request an MRI for…
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Welcome! I’m Maura, the physical therapist, yoga, and fitness instructor behind Empower Your Wellness. I simplify how the body works to help you stay active and prevent injuries during yoga, fitness, and everyday life.
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