The holiday season can be a mixed bag. One one hand, it’s a time to look forward to celebration, family & friends, delicious food, and our favorite traditions. On the other hand, it is often a time filled with stress related to prepping for visitors, buying gifts, making travel arrangements, and dealing with changes to your normal routine. If you …
Can Counseling Help My Chronic Pain?
Typically, people think of counseling as a means to treat a limited set of psychological conditions (Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, e.g.). However, modern psychology offers tools to help deal with physical symptoms related to chronic pain. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain persisting for more than 3-6 months. According to the CDC, chronic pain affects 50 …
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Hypermobility?
What is hypermobility? Hypermobility is a medical term used to describe the ability of joints and tissues to move beyond their normal or expected range. Hypermobility can cause no problems at all in some people, while others struggle with recurrent injuries, dislocations, subluxations, or sprains. This repetitive injury can cause over-stretching to an already “stretchy” tissue. With extra mobility, our …
Home Workout Series – Swiss Ball
Hey all! This week I have put together a workout using a Swiss Ball (sometimes called a stability ball). Swiss Balls are great because they require increased core recruitment to stabilize the ball as you workout. They are pretty easy to find in stores or online and cost between $20-$40. They serve as a great workout tool and are also …
10 Signs You May Have Hypermobile Joints
If you or your child is managing unexplained pain, I want to encourage you to continue to be an advocate and don’t accept a life that is defined by pain.
Your Childs Pain is Real: We Can Help
Too often, children are told its “growing pains,” “you want attention,” or “you are making it up.” Anyone in pain will say to you; they’re NOT making it up.
