Destress for Less Pain
on Nov 20, 2009 in General Information Pre-therapy health pain physical therapy prevention stress We all know stress isn’t good for the body, but how does it affect the musculoskeletal system?   Patients who seem to be under a lot of stress have more pain, especially neck pain. When people are stressed it changes their posture and increas...

DIY Therapy: “It’s like buttah”
on Nov 13, 2009 in General Information cervical cold diy heat lumbar massage packs pain relief physical therapy support Some people like to take their therapy with them.  I’ve been asked frequently where to get the best cold or hot packs, pillows, and massage tools.  There are oodles of great products out there, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to g...

The Silent Killer
on Nov 6, 2009 in General Information Geriatric (Elderly) Orthopaedic (Bones) Women's Health bone fractures health injury-prevention osteoporosis physical therapy Bones are living tissue, constantly breaking down and rebuilding.  They respond to the stresses placed on them, building more bone when there is more demand and breaking down when there isn’t.  Weight-bearing exercise stimulates the bones to...

Cortisone Injections: Helpful or Harmful?
on Oct 30, 2009 in General Information Orthopaedic (Bones) arthritis cortisone-injection pain physical therapy rehabilitation treatment Should I get a cortisone injection? Are they safe?  Do they help?  Is it a steroid?  Is it just going to mask the real problem?  Will it do more harm than good to the body in the end? These are just a few of the questions that I am frequently ask...

Runners Get Their Kicks
on Oct 23, 2009 in General Information Sports Medicine biomechanics injury-prevention physical-therapy research running shoes Runners take note: running in the right pair of shoes is important for injury prevention.  There are many types of shoes on the market, from the most supportive via motion control to the least supportive, as in the new barefoot running trend.  R...

Drug of Choice
on Oct 16, 2009 in General Information exercise Fitness health physical-activity prevention treatments wellness There’s an amazing, FREE treatment that you MUST know about.  It can improve pain levels, mood, circulation, sugar levels, sleep, energy levels, blood pressure, bone density, cholesterol, and brain function.  That’s fantastic!  Stiff j...

The spine, to the core!
on Oct 8, 2009 in Neurologic (Brain/Nerves) Orthopaedic (Bones) back-pain core-strengthening physical-therapy rehabilitation spinal-health spine Most of my clients have some kind of spinal dysfunction or pain, whether it be neck pain, back pain, or abnormal posture. Here is an abridged lesson about the spine including a few facts about anatomy, risk factors for pain, and how to preserve and m...

What is physical therapy?
on Oct 1, 2009 in Pre-therapy APTA physical-therapy rehabilitation treatments I am happy to post the inaugural blog for Geaux to Physical Therapy!  Today marks the first day of National Physical Therapy Month.  The theme this year is, “Move Forward. Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life.”  So, who are physical...