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Choosing a Physical Therapist Other Than the One your Doctor Recommends

When people sign up for health insurance, they’re given the option to choose their primary care doctor. But many people don’t realize they can also choose their own physical therapist. Just because your primary care doctor refers you to a... Read More

Making Good Choices to Improve Your Immune System

Your immune system is your primary defense against disease-causing microorganisms. When functioning properly, it recognizes an antigen (or potentially harmful substance) and works to destroy it. The immune system saves information about the germ and how to combat it so... Read More

Using Physical Therapy for Treating TMJ

TMJ disorders impact around five to twelve percent of the world’s population with the disorder impacting women at least twice as often as men. TMJ disorders cause temporary or chronic jaw pain that stems from a variety of causes and... Read More

Physical Therapy During Pregnancy and After Giving Birth

Physical therapy during pregnancy alleviates uncomfortable symptoms that are common during pregnancy, including back pain, without the use of medication. Due to weight gain and changes in posture and center of gravity, many pregnant women experience pain in other areas,... Read More

Balance Retraining Through Physical Therapy

Around three million older adults receive treatment in emergency departments for falls, with over 800,000 fall-related hospitalizations each year. It’s estimated that one in five falls cause a serious injury, such as a head injury or a broken bone. A... Read More

Did You Know Fallen Arches Can Cause Bigger Problems?

Fallen arches might be common, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have serious health complications. One study found that over 25% of the population suffers from archless feet. It also found a correlation with other conditions, higher body mass indexes, and a... Read More

How Does Spinal Alignment Affect Your Entire Body?

Humans are truly delicate creatures. It’s easy to forget this, isn’t it? Take your spine, for example. It’s made of 33 vertebrae along with countless ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and soft tissue. When your spinal alignment is thrown off, dozens of painful... Read More

5 Ways to Improve Your Immune System and Overall Wellness

The coronavirus pandemic has led people around the world to question their own immune system health. Many don’t realize that the immune system isn’t found in one specific area. It includes cells throughout your entire body, including your digestive tract, bone... Read More