The holidays are right around the corner. This is the time of year for gathering and celebration. Many of us travel near or far to see family members and friends. Many of us examine our lives and think about changes to make for the coming year. When getting together with friends and relatives, especially olderContinue Reading »
"Almost Daily Health Tips From Physical Therapist Shaina Clemons..."
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Who’s the Boss? Your Bladder or Your Brain
Do you find yourself peeing multiple times before leaving the house in the morning only to walk into work and head straight to the bathroom? Do you know where every bathroom is located in the stores and places you frequent? Do you often get a strong, sudden, or overwhelming need to urinate? Have you triedContinue Reading »
Backpack Safety
With the school year underway, it is crucial for your kids to have a great backpack that does not cause any aches or pains along the spine. Backpacks are getting heavier and heavier each year with the weight of textbooks and things. They are lugging the backpacks onto and off the bus or walking withContinue Reading »
Are You Full Of It?
Constipation is the #1 gastrointestinal complaint doctors hear each year and accounts for over 2.5 million visits to one’s physician per year. Sadly, $725 million is spent by Americans on over the counter laxatives per year but perhaps there is a simpler fix. What is constipation? Constipation is a condition characterized by: Fewer than 3Continue Reading »
The Importance of Sleep
We all know that eating nutritious foods and exercising daily are important for good health, but did you know that SLEEP is just as important for optimal health? With our stressful lives—working longer and more hours per week, keeping up with our kids’ hectic schedules, taking care of aging parents, and our overuse and relianceContinue Reading »
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
So by now I am sure most of you have heard of dry needling but are not sure what it is exactly and if you are a good candidate? The big question I get all the time is; is it like acupuncture? No it is not! Dry needling and acupuncture are two very different treatmentsContinue Reading »
3 Tips For Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common discomforts that people deal with daily. Sometimes it feels like nothing helps and that it will never change. That daunting feeling can be helped with some simple tips to reduce your daily struggles! 3 Tips to Help You With Your Back Pain 1. Roll to your sideContinue Reading »