Choosing the right healthcare team is one of the most important health related decisions you make. It can be difficult to find health care providers, both in primary care & in specialty care, who you connect with. Here are a few things to look for in your health care team: Empathy & Friendliness How is your provider’s overall “bedside manner”? …
Comprehensive Migraine Education Program: Part I
Are you one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines? Last weekend I attended the Comprehensive Migraine Education Program (CMEP), put on by the American Headache Society in Denver, CO. I’ve had a special interest in the treatment of headaches since I graduated from physical therapy school, which you can read more about here. Below is Part I …
6 Reasons Why PT is the Best Treatment For Neck Pain After Car Accidents
Millions of people are injured in car accidents each year. Even seemingly minor collisions can result in long-term pain and disability. Physical Therapy is one of the best ways to treat and heal from these injuries. Physical Therapy works by restoring the normal function of joints and muscles, allowing tissues to heal and return to their pre-injury, pain-free state. If you’ve been in a …
Fear of bending your back?
Do you have a fear of bending your back? Are you concerned about doing forward folds in yoga or even reaching down to pick something up off the ground? Perhaps you’ve had a back injury and you were advised to avoid forward bending at all costs forever. So, is forward bending AKA lumbar flexion really that bad for your low …