Do You Work From a Desk? That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Still Be Active!
At Optimum Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it's hard to do that when dealing with an injury. Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it's the sedentary...
The Importance of Seeking the Help of a Physical Therapist Before Turning to Opioids
At Optimum Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain. ...
Did You Know You Could Benefit From Stretching Both Before and After Your Workout?
Working out on a regular basis is a great way to improve and maintain good health. If you're not stretching before and after your workout, however, you're not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy...
Get Back to the Sport You Love with Physical Therapy Treatments!
Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports-related injuries annually? Additionally, 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 also receive treatment for sports-related injuries annually. This...
Ready for a Speedy Recovery? Consider Post-Surgical Rehab
Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery. Whether you're undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we're confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get...
Living With Chronic Back Pain? Try These 5 Tips
Addressing chronic back pain: 5 Tips to help you feel better faster According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis, we encourage you to consult with a physical...
Struggling with Herniated Disc Pain? How to Tell When It’s Time to See a Physical Therapist
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pains with Physical Therapy? Did you know that a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain....
Are You Squatting Correctly? Find Out the Proper Form!
Squats are a common way to tone the legs and glutes while simultaneously toning the arms with added weights. There are some common rumors that float around about squats - “they’re bad for the knees,” “doing too many will create too much bulk,” “the weights are hard on...
Wondering What’s Causing Your Aches and Pains in the Morning? Physical Therapy Can Help You Get to the Root of Your Pain
Ready to Troubleshoot Your Aches and Pains? Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning - or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you're likely to feel? Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really dash...
Living With Pain? Turn to Physical Therapy Before Opioids
Did You Know You Could Benefit More From Physical Therapy than Opioids? Physical therapy can help you govern your pain without drugs, giving you a chance to break away from your reliance on opioids. Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing...