by Erin Morris | May 15, 2019 | Blog
The term “Arthritis” originated from the Greek word called “Arthron,” meaning joint. While there are more than 100 types of arthritis, one of the most common type is Osteoarthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis (OA) affects nearly 27 million...
by Erin Morris | May 8, 2019 | Blog
Although the pain in the lower back is best treated with exercise, education, and physical therapy, the US healthcare system seems to prefer the prescription of opioids, contributing to the already serious opioid crisis. Lower back pain is a common ailment that nearly...
by Erin Morris | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
Regular exercise has many health benefits. It helps you sleep better, decreases your risk of chronic diseases and improves your mental health. A new study done by Yale and Oxford showed that exercise can also make you happy. In fact, physical activity may play a...
by Erin Morris | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog
For adults with atraumatic shoulder pain, it can be a difficult decision whether or not to have surgery. However, a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) published in British Medical Journal strongly advises against surgery in terms of effectiveness of surgery to...
by Erin Morris | Apr 10, 2019 | Blog
Functional Dry Needling Gaining Popularity In August of 2018, a new law became effective that approved physical therapists to practice functional dry needling, which is a therapy that is used to treat musculoskeletal conditions. As a result, many physical therapists...
