Chronic pain has become an epidemic—according to Healthline, as of 2021, 50 million Americans are living with the condition. This amounts to nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. To continue our education on chronic pain, we became inspired by one of the latest episodes of Mayim Bialik’s podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. The episode features […]
When Should I See a Physical Therapist?
I am one of those fortunate people who does not have lower back pain. Of course, over my lifetime I’ve had a few moments of lower back pain, more specifically, SI (sacroiliac joint) pain, which I was able to take care of quickly. The SI joint is located at the top of your buttocks where […]
Employee Spotlight: Meet Emilie
About 6 years ago I began to email a quarterly e-newsletter to my email list. While I truly enjoyed writing the articles, I realized the task of setting up the emails and getting them sent out became too time consuming. In addition, I wanted to grow my business using various marketing strategies and changing the […]
What is CBD Oil and Should I Use it for Pain Relief?
CBD Oil is everywhere. Chances are you know someone who is using it, has used it, or you’re thinking of using it for yourself. But do you know what CBD Oil actually is? Is it really safe and effective? We’ve gathered some information to help you understand CBD oil and its potential risks and benefits. […]
How to Bend Over Without Pain: Hip Hinging
I went out for a walk the other day and saw my 88 year old neighbor, Erika, taking out some garbage. As I have a tendency to do, I watched how she was using her body – and she was hip hinging! In other words, she was keeping her back straight and bending or hinging at […]