With all the bad news in the media, we wanted to share Some Good News.  Our dear friend and patient Susan has been recovering from severe neck and arm pain since late Feb. 2020.  In the beginning, her pain was so severe and debilitating that she was only able to sleep a few hours at a time each night.  She was also facing surgery if things did not improve soon.  Several therapy visits later, here she is below after sharing with me that she is now sleeping the entire night! We are still battling...

During a trying time like today, I thought I would share Some Good News. Our dear friend and patient Courtney has just graduated physical therapy.  She has suffered from neck pain, back pain, spinal weakness, and inability to weight bear on one side since child birth.  She has progressed from disabled to energized.  She now feels she has a new chance to be what ever she wants to be.  We are so proud of her recovery and wish her the best going forward.  Congratulations Courtney...we know you a...

Recent research highlights the benefits of frequent weightbearing exercise such as walking and standing for reducing low back pain.  Standing desks are becoming more popular for a reason.  Try standing at your desk for a few minutes at least every 30 min during your work day.  If you work from home try taking brief but frequent walking breaks (at least one time per hour).  Adhere to these tips and before long you will notice less back stiffness! Good luck and keep moving!  Life is movemen...

Health Benefits of Surfing: •cardiovascular fitness – from paddling. •shoulder and back strength – these muscles will strengthen from the paddling. •leg and core strength – once you're standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up. Surfing provides a range of other benefits. a great way to spend time outdoors and enjoy the natural environment a good outlet for stress and tension. There you go, our recommended exercise of the summer. Have fun and e...