Do I have back pain because I am overweight?
I hear this frequently and the answer is far more complicated than that. Being overweight can be a contributor and it also contributes to many other health problems ranging from foot pain to diabetes.
When do I need a physical therapist vs a personal trainer?
Physical Therapists are trained to deal with medical problems and are part of the healthcare system.
What people don’t understand about physical therapy
I don’t need a physical therapist! I know how to exercise! This is a common misunderstanding.
Urbanization and its Connection to Mental Health
I recently read an article on the effects of over urbanization on the mental health of the population. Over the last 50 years there has been more development and a steep population increase in those living in cities. Attention Restoration Theory (ART) suggests that those who spend time in natural environments can
Deep Breathing is Therapeutic
Deep breathing has been shown to calm the brain. Through slow deep breaths, the brain’s pacemaker called the pre-BOTzinger complex, which is a cluster of neurons in the brain stem, forms an electrical circuit with the locus coeruleous. This circuit causes us to be anxious and calm when we breathe quickly
Inversion Tables: Risks and Benefits
1. You may have short-term pain relief but no reputable studies demonstrate long-term pain relief. Placing your body in an inverted position can add a temporary lengthening effect that may reduce your pain while in that position but when you return to upright your pain will return.
Don’t Fall into the Swamps of Despair
Recovering from an injury is always difficult. Each person faces their own unique circumstances, physical and mental challenges and has their own expectations. Those who are not working in healthcare do not realize that recovering what you have lost is never guaranteed after something happens to you.
Can Kids Strength Train Safely?
Yes.
It is a good idea to start building healthy habits for your children and improve their fitness. Here are some quick tips that can help you guide your kids so that they can reduce the risk of injury.
Factor Physical Therapy Makes A Visit To Results Gym
Dr. David Factor of Factor Physical Therapy visited Results Gym on today to give complementary assessments. More info about this smashing success.