Maybe… But It’s Complicated Have you avoided doing things you love because of pain? Have you been to multiple doctors over the years with no results? Do you feel like you rely on pain medication to get through your day? If so, you might be interested to know that you are not alone. The CDC predictsContinue reading “Chronic Pain: Is It All In Your Head?“
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Shoulder Pain? Common Complaints and What You Can Do About It!
Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints we see here at Peterson Physical Therapy. It is often related to repetitive overhead arm movement (think baseball players, tennis players and swimmers). Shoulder pain can often be debilitating to the point where everyday activities like putting on a coat, reaching for a cup of coffeeContinue reading “Shoulder Pain? Common Complaints and What You Can Do About It!”
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? You might be wondering right now, Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)? What is that?! Well, let me tell you! BFRT is a safe and effective method we use to build and strengthen muscles as well as improve endurance. It allows us to positively stress the muscle with low-intensityContinue reading “Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)”
A Fruity Solution to Knee Pain
Do your knees hurt with simple activities like standing up from a chair, or going up a step? Understanding some simple mechanics of the knee and remembering one simple instruction may help you prevent pain in a big way. Just remember this, Squash the Orange! Not sure what that means? We’ll tell you!
Knee Pain? No Problem!
Do you have pain in your knee? Are you sick of it preventing you from playing your favorite sport, doing work around the yard, or anything else that you’ve always been able to do but have been struggling with recently? Trust me when I say, I’ve been there and know that feeling! Just a fewContinue reading “Knee Pain? No Problem! “
Getting Back Into the Swing of Things – Golfing Tips
Tips for keeping your back and hips healthy and moving well while you’re out on the golf links So many amazing puns are coming your way in today’s edition of the Peterson PT blog. With summer in full swing, we want to make sure your golf game is up to par. As excited as weContinue reading “Getting Back Into the Swing of Things – Golfing Tips”
Soccer Injury Prevention
As the soccer season gets heated we often see an influx in muscular injuries. Whether you’re a high school or younger athlete or an older recreational soccer player we are all susceptible to this. In fact just a few months ago I got back into playing soccer after about 18 months. In my second gameContinue reading “Soccer Injury Prevention”
Get Sleep Wise with Pillowise!
Most of us spend about one third of our lives asleep, and rightfully so! Good sleeping habits help our bodies maintain homeostasis and immunity as well as regulate cognitive ability, judgment, and memory. So how does one get GOOD quality sleep? One way to do so is by getting the right kind of pillow. MostContinue reading “Get Sleep Wise with Pillowise!“
Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Now that Spring has sprung and the weather is getting warmer, we here at Peterson Physical Therapy will start noticing an influx of people coming to see us with foot pain. I have my theories as to why this happens and I will explain them below. But first, let me tell you about the mostContinue reading “Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis”
Simple Exercises for Desk Workers
“I just don’t have enough time to exercise.” This is a phrase we hear all the time! While we understand that life gets crazy sometimes and it can be challenging to fit in a dedicated time to exercise, there are steps everyone can take to fit some movement into our daily routines. In fact, one thingContinue reading “Simple Exercises for Desk Workers”
