Fear Is A Natural, Protective Response To Injury. But sometimes it can do more harm than good if you’re not careful. Reason being… When we experience pain or injury of any kind – while the pain can range from mild to excruciating – the real “pain” comes from not knowing what you just did. WasRead More…
Category: Injury
Enjoy Flip-Flop Season: Strategies to Prevent and Treat Foot Pain
Flip-flop season is officially here – but unfortunately – that also means we are about to see an influx of foot pain – otherwise known as “plantar fasciitis”. Here’s a question someone asked me just the other day… “I’ve been wearing my flip-flops for the past week and notice that the pain in my archRead More…
Tips and Solutions for Morning Back Pain
One of the most common complaints from chronic back pain sufferers is back pain first thing in the morning. For some folks, it rears its ugly head on occasion and appears out of nowhere – as if they’ve “thrown their back out”. For others, it’s like Groundhog Day – they go to bed feeling greatRead More…
Three Ways to Keep your Back from “Going Out”
Four out of five people will experience a debilitating back pain episode at one point during their lives. For many this will be from a pulled back muscle. Typically, we put more effort into caring for our backs during those times than when we’re feeling good. But it’s critical that we take good care ofRead More…
Four Surprising Contributors to Lingering Knee Pain
Approximately 25% of adults suffer from lingering, chronic knee pain without any clear reason why. For some, aging and arthritis is to blame, and it’s something to just “live” with. For others, they’re told it’s due to “wear and tear”. Yet despite one or more surgeries to “clean out the knee” – the pain lingersRead More…
Six Tips to Improve Knee Pain Naturally and on Your Own
When you’ve got persistent, nagging knee pain – it can have quite the impact on your quality of life. But the good news is there is plenty you can do naturally and on your own to help relieve knee pain, even if you’ve been suffering for years. Here Are 6 of My Top TipsRead More…
Ace Your Game Without Knee Pain: Expert Advice Inside!
Struggling with knee pain but not willing to give up your favorite sports like pickleball and tennis? You’re in the right place! At Manual Medicine Spine & Sports Physical Therapy, we understand your passion for staying active, and we’re here to ensure knee pain doesn’t hold you back. Let’s dive into some of your most pressing questions:Read More…
3 Tips to Avoid Unwanted Aches and Pain from Holiday Stress
The holiday season is a time of celebration, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it often brings with it a flurry of activities, responsibilities, and – unfortunately – stress. While the holidays are meant to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, the reality for many is quite different. The pressure to createRead More…
How Stress leads to Pain
People are dealing with more stress than ever right now and it’s impacting people in different ways. Many folks I speak with have been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions — and their bodies are reflecting that. Keep reading to learn how stress leads to pain. Stress impacts everything from your gut, to your immune system, toRead More…
7 Reasons Everyone over 50 Should be Walking
I meet a lot of folks who think (or have been told) they need to “slow down” once they get into their 50’s and beyond – especially if they have arthritis or an injury. But this can’t be farther from the truth. As we age, regular movement and exercise becomes even more critical – especiallyRead More…