10/28/2020

Covid-19, The Uprise in Opioid Deaths/Addictions, and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Over the past few months, Covid-19 has become the main focus within the medical community. Most of the resources, out-patient treatment programs, and hospital clinics have shifted their focus to try and do everything they possibly can to stop the spread of this pandemic. Yet, with all the eyes on Covid-19, it seems as if…
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10/12/2020

Why Your Body Aches When the Weather Changes

Have you ever wondered why your knees, or your hips, or your back, etc. begin to randomly hurt when the weather changes from hot to cold? It’s a weird thing but believe it or not, it’s actually normal. On Susquenhannahhealth.org, they claim that changes in the biometric pressure can make your tendons, muscles, and any…
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10/05/2020

The Physical/Health Effects of Staying Home All Day

Due to the pandemic, so many people are staying inside more, working from home, avoiding physical activity, and strait up- just becoming lazy. I want to be the one to remind you – staying inside all day is not good! Physically, mentally, and emotionally. It was okay to take advantage of this pandemic when it…
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03/20/2020

The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep can often be neglected or overlooked as something that we can wait just a little bit longer to get. Whether it is because we want to stay up to watch another episode of the show we started binge-watching or to scroll on our phones aimlessly, we tend to ignore the fact that we will…
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12/22/2019

How to Stay Happy & Healthy

Just like everything else in life, being happy and healthy is a choice. You must be willing to take chances, try new hobbies, enjoy the little things, and smile more. If you look up ways to be happy and healthy online, you’ll come across a lot of articles who stress two rules for this type…
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12/18/2019

The Benefits of a Gratitude List

Over the past few years, research has shown that creating a gratitude list daily or at least once a week can significantly improve your health. According to UC Berkeley, grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. You may be asking yourself how? How can writing down what I’m grateful…
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10/10/2019

Kick Knee and Hip Pain to the Curb with Physical Therapy 

The hips and knees are both very commonly reported areas of discomfort. This pain becomes exceptionally common as people age, due to the “wear and tear” of cartilage in the hips, knees, and lower back. However, people can also experience hip and knee pain from overuse, injury, or underlying conditions, such as arthritis. Some cases…
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09/20/2019

6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Physical Health

Do you experience tired, sore, or achy muscles throughout the day? Are you recovering from an injury or surgical procedure? Do you have a condition that brings pain to your bones or joints? Whatever the case may be, a physical therapist can create a personalized treatment program for you, to help increase your energy and…
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09/10/2019

Ditching the Drugs: Long-Lasting Pain Relief Without Medication

It is no secret that pain is an annoyance that can sometimes hinder your quality of life. However, it can also be your body’s way of sending you a message. Sometimes pain can be a result of an underlying condition that you might not even know about. Medication can be used to provide short-term relief,…
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08/20/2019

How to Solve Your Aches and Pains Once and For All

Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks? Everyone wakes up feeling like this from time to time – you might have had a tough workout the day before, you might have spent an excessive amount of time on your feet…
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