by Brianna Amendola | May 28, 2021 | Education, Healthy Habits
The relationship between chronic pain and being inactive are closely intertwined. Studies show those who are more physically active are at a lower risk of developing chronic pain.2 Dealing with chronic pain takes a massive toll on an individual’s life and keeps...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jan 24, 2020 | Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a stiff neck? Maybe you weren’t even able to turn your head without feeling a sudden pain? Neck pain can be just as frustrating as it is physically limiting. Following these tips to help get you back to your normal routine....
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jan 20, 2020 | Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
Goals can come in many shapes and forms, from long-term goals like staying healthy or keeping in touch with family to daily goals like getting to work on-time or drinking a certain amount of water each day. No matter what the timeframe is of your goal, completing the...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jan 8, 2020 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Stress Reduction
You’re stuck at the end of a traffic jam during your daily commute home. You’ve had a long day at the office and it’s taking you longer than usual to get home because of a traffic accident a few miles ahead of you. Behind you, you hear a car horn blare as you see...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Nov 23, 2019 | Back Pain, Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
Back pain can be caused by a variety of different reasons. Some causes of back pain are more common within women. Keep reading to learn about three common causes of back pain in women and tips to help reduce back pain. Back-pain associated with pregnancy Pregnancy...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Nov 6, 2019 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Almost everyone knows at least one person who suffers from back pain, you may have it yourself. So why is back pain so common? The answer is simple; we sit too much. Think of your typical day. How many hours do you spend sitting? According to a 2016 study...