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 …

The Link Between Gluten and Pain

Updated: Aug 16, 2023 First things first, I am not a dietician. I am not a nutritionist. I have read a lot about how nutrition can affect pain and recovery, but my strengths lie elsewhere. That said, this particular topic has been popping up in my office more frequently and it deserves some attention. Have you ever experienced unexplained pain or …

Hot? Your Guide to Consistency with Summer Strength and Workouts

Updated: Aug 16, 2023 Summer came in hot this year with days consistently in the 80s and 90s with minimal rain so far. Here in Wisconsin, we’re typically used to more of a spring time to break us in to the sunny days, outdoor adventures, in addition to a gradual acclimation to outside workouts. So while it’s important to stay consistent …

To Stretch or Not to Stretch.

For eons (literally since the age of the Ancient Greeks and Romans), it has been believed that stretching prior to a workout or race was an important step in preventing injuries and improving performance. However, recent research has shown that stretching before a workout may not be as beneficial as once thought. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why you …