The Science of Spring: How Seasonal Changes Impact Our Well-being

As Wisconsin awakens from her winter slumber, we are greeted by the vibrant sights and sounds of spring. But did you know that beyond its aesthetic charm, the arrival of spring brings significant shifts that affect our health and vitality?  Nature’s Vitamin Boost: The Power of Sunlight With the lengthening of daylight hours, spring offers us a renewed opportunity to …

Embracing Relief: How Physical Therapy Alleviates Arthritis Discomfort

Arthritis, a condition that affects millions worldwide, is characterized by inflammation and stiffness in the joints, often resulting in persistent pain and reduced mobility. While medications and lifestyle modifications play crucial roles in managing arthritis, physical therapy has emerged as a powerful ally in promoting relief and improving overall quality of life for those living with this chronic condition. Understanding …

Lifting Weights = Healthcare

Stop me if this sounds all too familiar. You wake up in the morning with those aches and pains in your joints. Or maybe you’ve been avoiding certain activities because of discomfort. Or you just turned 30 (or 35 or 40 or 50 or more) years old. Well, here’s some good news: Understanding Joint Pain First things first, let’s understand …

A Deeper Dive Into Dry Needling: How Dry Needling can affect the brain

Functional dry needling is gaining pretty wide recognition as a powerful technique for facilitating not just the rehabilitation process by addressing muscle pain and promoting healing when used in conjunction with other therapeutic modalities in the physical therapy world (manual therapy, progressive strengthening and tissue loading), but also in injury prevention and performance improvement in sport. Beyond its local effects …