If you’re an athlete, you’re well aware of the commitment required. It’s no secret that substantial training is required whether preparing for a major game, competition, concert, or marathon. As a result, you’re likely to hit a hurdle along the route owing to sore or stiff muscles. Thankfully, therapeutic massage can assist. Massage therapy relieves
Have you been dealing with stiff, achy joints? Do you notice you struggle to keep your energy up at work? You may have a nutrition problem! Fortunately, at Mechano Therapy in Portland, OR, our physical therapists will provide you with all the tools you need to recover from injuries, eat healthier, and live a healthy,
If you find yourself struggling to sit up straight on a daily basis, you most likely have an ongoing posture issue. It is common for back pain to develop as the result of poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation,
It is Important to Make Sure You Are Wearing the Correct Shoes! The squat is one of the most important exercises for core strength. The squat, as noted by renowned strength coach Mark Rippetoe, is one exercise that works those core muscles. Those of us concerned with maintaining a high fitness level, from weekend warriors
Begin Ready to Tackle the Day with These Tips! Not everyone looks forward to early mornings with the same zeal as, say, a night out with friends. However, starting off the morning right can make a huge difference on the rest of the day! If you’re looking for a new approach to your morning routine
Discover Which Treatment Method is Best for You! Therapeutic exercise therapy and massage therapy are both incredibly beneficial methods of treatment. But which one is best for you? While both methods can aid in pain relief and decreased inflammation, they do have some distinct differences. Both can be used to combat chronic pain symptoms but
We Can Help You Understand the Best Exercises for Your Needs When it comes to physical therapy and exercising for good health, both cardio exercise and weightlifting have equal importance. Once your end goal is determined, the decision on which will serve the best purpose can be made. For example, cardio exercise is unquestionably the
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
