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Spring is here in the DMV – which means gardening is on the mind for a lot of you. Gardening has so many health benefits and it’s no surprise so many people fall in love with it… It gets you outdoors in the fresh air, exposes you to vitamin D, it’s meditative,...
I probably get asked this question at least once per week… “What do you think about an inversion table for my back – should I get one?” Inversion tables have become a popular home remedy over the years for people looking to relieve back pain. But are they safe and...
Now that the Holidays are behind us – many people start to shift their focus to New Year’s resolutions. According to statista.com – the three most popular New Year’s goals are: ✓ Doing more exercise and improving their fitness ✓ Losing weight ✓ Saving money Would...
It’s that time of year (pandemic or not) where stress levels tend to rise, our lives feel a bit rushed in the midst of Holiday season, and sometimes we get snow – which means shoveling… It’s prime time to “throw out” your back. Did you know that four out of five...
I Want to Share With You a Quick Success Story From One of Our Clients… Janet – who’s in her 50’s – is successfully back to walking 10 mi per day and golfing with her husband again – after dealing with back pain for over 2 years and headaches for about 9 months!...
It’s the number one question I get from people who’ve hurt their back. The short answer is “No”. But I understand why this is confusing… It’s scary to move, or know which exercise is best when something hurts, especially if it’s your back. We also get conflicting...
As a physical therapist I speak to a LOT of people on the phone and over Zoom daily – helping them figure out what to do about their back and knee pain. One of the biggest questions I’ve heard from people lately…. Well, shouldn’t I see my doctor first? This makes...
There’s been a lot of talk about golf here in the office this past week…. Golf season is officially here in the DMV area. And there is nothing worse than an unexpected injury ruining your season! Just this week – we’ve had many of our regular clients requesting...
This is a success story about one of my clients who had been suffering with chronic sciatica pain in his buttock, leg and back. He came in earlier this week – FINALLY – after several months – with no more pain in his buttocks, hip, leg and back! Ok… you’re probably...
A strong, healthy core is important for our health and posture. When your core is strong and working properly, you will have less back pain, better posture, and will move with more ease and endurance. But how do you know if your core strength is where it needs to...