HEALTH TIPS

How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

How physical therapists can help you to get rid of a stiff neck

July 12th, 2021

Do you wake up with a stiff neck that you have to deal with throughout the day? Does your stiff neck sometimes turn into pain or even headaches? This is not unusual, as many of us are so accustomed to looking at our phones or computer screens for extended periods of time. There can be

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MCL Sprain

What are the most common MCL sprain symptoms?

July 5th, 2021

Your body is full of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that holds joints together. These ligaments are susceptible to injury, especially during intense physical activity like playing sports. When a ligament is torn, it’s called a sprain. The medial collateral ligament, or the MCL, is a ligament in the knee that is often injured by athletes. 

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How to Improve Your Balance

How to improve your balance with two physical therapy exercises

June 28th, 2021

Have you noticed that your balance has started to deteriorate? If you’re an older American, you’re definitely not alone in noticing this.  The harsh reality is that the joints, muscles and other body structures that help us balance wear out over time. In part, this has a lot to do with why so many older

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