Did You Know Physical Therapy Could Help Improve Your Sports Performance? Sports physical therapy is an ever-growing field of focus. In fact, according to the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, “The specialty niche of sports physical therapy has grown at a significant rate over the past 40 years.” So, what does a sports physical
Move Comfortably Again with PT! Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The American Physical Therapy Association states that back pain is the most commonly experienced form of pain for Americans. In fact, one
Find Out Which Will be Best For You! Think about the last time you felt any kind of chronic pain. If it was related to your back, your friends or family might have recommended that you go and see a chiropractor, but did anyone recommend that you see a physical therapist? Chiropractic care is different
Changing Up Your Workout Routine Could Help You Reach Your Goals Faster! When you repeat the same workouts, it’s easy to fall into a rut or reach a plateau. According to Women’s Health, each time you repeat the same routine, your body becomes more accustomed to dealing with that same physical stress. As a result,
Blood Flow Restriction Can Decrease Recovery Times and Improve Physical Performance Overall! If you’ve been to the gym recently and noticed someone weightlifting with bands wrapped around their biceps, they’re probably experimenting with Blood Flow Restriction Training or BFR. The goal of BFR is to keep arterial blood flowing to certain muscles while preventing venous
Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Running Injuries Running is an excellent way to improve your health and stay fit. Running, unfortunately, is associated with a variety of sports injuries. If you have sustained a running injury, physical therapy can help. Contact MechanoTherapy today to learn more! What should I know about proper running mechanics? A
Are You Flat Footed? Flat feet can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, age, and weight, and they can also result in painful body issues. A physical therapist can treat and recommend simple lifestyle changes such as muscle lengthening and strengthening exercises, arch-lifting shoes and insoles, and posture building exercises, in order
Does This Sound Like You? If it feels difficult to stand up straight, if you have shoulder pain after a long day at work, or if you notice you’re developing a hunchback, you may have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). UCS is caused by a muscle imbalance in the head and shoulders, which is common in
Discover How Postural Improvement Could Relieve Your Impingement Discomfort The shoulder is a unique part of the body, as it is composed of three bones: the humerus (arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the clavicle (collarbone). Rather than being “wrapped” in tendon and muscle like other bones in the body, these three bones are
Improve Your Health with Strength Training Today! Everyone desires to be healthier, stronger, and more active. This may sometimes feel difficult to accomplish, due to pain, injuries, or poor diets. Pain increases undesirable chemicals in your body that cause stress, creating a challenge when it comes to exercise. All of this also affects your endocrine
