Therapy is Contagious
By: Jennifer Gordon, MSPT, CLT
Frank was determined to not repeat his earlier mistakes. He had a frustrating experience with Physical Therapy previously, and he wanted to be sure that he was choosing a place where he would both feel comfortable and have a successful outcome. Frank was inquisitive when he came in for a clinic tour. He carefully inspected the office, and asked questions about my background.
(More….)
Physical Therapy and Chiropractors
Many people think physical therapists and chiropractors are the same and that is incorrect. Although both typically address impairments and symptoms in the Musculo-skeletal system, there is a difference in the approach and the length of intervention may vary. As defined by Merriam Webster Chiropractors are licensed health-care professional who treat disorders (such as back and neck pain) chiefly of the musculoskeletal system especially through the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to correct nervous system.
(More….)
Headache or Pain in the Neck?
By: Jennifer Gordon, MSPT, CLT
Have you ever noticed the tension in your head and neck at the end of a long week at the office? It may start as some soreness in your upper shoulders or the neck, or it may start as a headache. You grab an advil which helps temporarily, but you can’t help but notice that your neck feels sore to the touch and your upper back feels stiff. What is going on here?
You may be suffering from cervicogenic headaches, migraine, or tension headaches. Cervicogenic headaches originate in the musculoskeletal structures of the cervical spine (neck) and may radiate into the head, face, shoulder, shoulder blade and arm.
(More….)
Plantar Fasciitis
By: Jamila Rawlings Logan, MSPT
It started with that morning when you awakened from your sleep to walk to the restroom. The pain in your foot was dull or sharp but definitely not how you felt the day before. As you continued to get ready for the morning, you noticed the pain in your foot was much less intense or non-existent and proceeded with your day.
(More…)