Whether you're dealing with an acute injury, a chronic condition, or aiming to prevent future problems, PTs can be your best allies. In this blog post, we will explore what we do at Restore Physical Therapy, especially in the orthopedic setting, and why considering physical therapy as your first choice can save you time, money and offer long-lasting solutions.
Read MoreIs your desk job a pain in the neck? Sometimes known as “tech neck,” sitting in the same position for many hours a day can lead to chronic neck pain. If you are suffering from neck soreness, headaches, stiffness, or tight shoulders, you’re probably not alone.
Read MoreStress is a natural human reaction that can be a good thing in certain situations. However, experiencing long-term or chronic stress can take a toll on the body and lead to serious illness.
Read MoreDiscover how diaphragmatic breathing can improve your pain management skills, increase core strength, and reduce stress-induced tension for a healthier you!
Read MoreBack pain is a common complaint in people who are pregnant or who have had children. Any mother will agree that pregnancy and childbirth cause dramatic changes in our bodies. Loosened joints, stretched abdominals, or lifting young children are all common causes of back pain. Ignoring these hazards, or jumping too quickly into physical activity can lead to injury, even years down the line.
Read MoreMeet Lucy Masto…an east coast native, living in California, who moved back to the northeast to pursue her degree at Brown University. Lucy is an incredible student who also has a knack for athletics. Unfortunately, during Lucy’s Fall lacrosse season, she came face to face with many athlete’s worst nightmare…a torn ACL.
Read MoreWhen working with running clients, it is important to understand that there are many elements to improving mechanics and decreasing pain. Certainly, it begins with an injury evaluation to eliminate pain. It then moves to foundational strengthening & mobility training. Lastly, a running evaluation is necessary to dive into the root cause of the injury and begin correcting mechanical issues that can thus prevent future breakdown. One of my favorite exercises to incorporate following the running analysis is cadence training! Cadence is the speed of which your feet are hitting the ground while running, or beats per minute (BPM). By INCREASING your cadence, you will improve running mechanics by developing dynamic stability in the core/hips, decrease ground-reaction forces and begin transitioning to forefoot running.
Read MoreIf you have ever been to physical therapy for lower back pain, I’m sure they might have told you that you need to “work on your glutes and improve core stabilization” in order to feel better. Unfortunately, that is typically where education stops and rarely does the client stop and ask, why? Today we will take a deeper dive into this information and truly break down why it is important to focus on these areas to relieve lower back pain.
Read MoreOver the last 10 years, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy has become one of the largest topics of conversation in the world of Physical Therapy, recovery and strength training. However, when discussing the treatment method with clients, many people are still left in the dark about what it is, how it works and who can benefit from it. Today’s blog is designed to help inform you of just that! Read on to get a better understanding of the latest modality and how it can help you!
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