What’s Causing My Neck Pain?
Have you ever had slight neck pain, but didn’t really think much of it? Especially if you knew it was because you slept in an awkward position? We hear this quite often from our patients when they first come into the clinic to see us. By the end of their therapy program, they finally mention…
Why Walking in Autumn Can Make You Feel Happy
Let’s talk about fall. Specifically, the number one thing that most people stop doing around this time of year- getting outdoors. While other states have the summer to spend lots of time outside, for us, our outdoor ventures begin in the fall. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fresh air. In fact, it even…
Will Vertigo Go Away?
Today we’re discussing a topic that many people are shocked to find out physical therapists are able to treat. Vertigo. We’ve seen hundreds of vertigo patients over the years at our clinic and, without a shadow of a doubt, 99 out of 100 will say something to the effect of: “I’m here because I’m dizzy.…
What Makes Up Balance? How to Prevent Falling
During evaluations with our patients, predominantly those over the age of 70, we recognize fear and concern that they reveal of losing their mobility or independence due to a fall. They express how they don’t like it when it takes them multiple attempts to get up out of a chair, stool, or booth at a…
Tips to Keep Active, Healthy, and Feeling Great
With those long summer days nearly behind us, it can be easy to forget the benefits of getting outside when we should let the cooler temperatures allow us to spend time outside… People tend to stop exercising completely and spend more time indoors doing things like watching TV and sitting for long periods of time.…
Treatment For Vertigo Dizziness
Let’s talk about vestibular rehab. Has your doctor ever told you that you have crystals in your ears? This is referred to as a condition called benign positional paroxysmal vertigo or BPPV, and vertigo dizziness can be easily treated. Some characteristics are a room spinning sensation upon lying down, rolling over in bed, and lastly getting…
What If Your Knee Pain is Caused by Your Ankles?
Are you ignoring that pain when you walk? When you get out of bed and continue to go about your day? At Preferred Physical Therapy we help people with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain daily… and it’s safe to say that imbalances or “asymmetries” in the body are the number one…
The best exercise For Arthritic Joints
Many people think that walking or jogging is the only way to exercise while enjoying the fresh air. Yet, the health benefits of doing something like cycling are endless. Cycling regularly can help improve physical fitness, ease stress (due to the rush of endorphins being released) and it’s also a great way to reduce your…
Piriformis Syndrome: A Pain in the Butt
Piriformis Syndrome Causing You To Sacrifice Your Independence As You Age? This is an important question that we begin to ask ourselves when we start to hurt and ache in the hip and glute area with sitting or walking. When a patient comes to our clinic for an evaluation for their hip pain, we like…
3 Common Causes Of Hip Pain and How To Solve It
This month, I’m focusing on a common problem that we treat here at Preferred Physical Therapy. HIP PAIN! Have YOU given up on finding a solution for your hip pain? When a patient describes their pain as either: A. “… pain radiating down the front of the leg.” B. “… pain in front of the…
