6 Injury Prevention Tips for Strength Training
One of the first rules you’ll encounter any time you start a strength training regimen is, “Don’t get hurt.” Likewise, when you are utilizing physical therapy as part of a recovery program, you’ll want to avoid re-injury. When you speak with a physical therapist at...
What is Considered a High-Quality Protein?
Protein is an essential nutrient we all need to stay as healthy and physically fit as possible. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a committed athlete, a combination of healthy protein intake and a detailed physical therapy program can help you perform at your peak...
5 Reasons Why You Need to Start Stretching
If there’s one thing that you can count on our physical therapists introducing into every session, it’s stretching. Building strength and endurance are important. However, if you are an athlete or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging, increasing your...
How to Find Relief from Stress-Related Headaches
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world. They are debilitating and can greatly impact a person's quality of life. Fortunately, relief is possible. By working with one of our physical therapists at Optimum Physical Therapy and Sports...
7 Simple Ways To Stay Active
Too many of us have an all-or-nothing attitude when it comes to staying fit. We’re too “slammed” at work for the gym, or our kids’ activities are keeping us in the car — and off the track — for long hours. Yet, there are a few basic elements you can add into your...
Treating Arthritis Pain Without Medication
Arthritis is a catch-all term used to describe more than 100 different kinds of joint pain and joint disease. While arthritis is commonly believed to be a condition that afflicts the elderly, the reality is that it can strike people in early middle age. In fact, elite...
Tired of Lower Back Pain? Here’s What To Do
Low back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And, yet, it's surprisingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that...
Reduce Pain and Inflammation Through Nutrition
Internal inflammation can wreak havoc with your health. You may already be seeing a physical therapist for inflammation-related health issues, such as arthritis. Whether you have a specific diagnosis or generalized pain in your back and joints, physical therapy can...
Why Low Back Pain May Not Go Away
Causes of Low Back Pain & How Physical Therapy Can Help Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people cite for making an appointment with a physical therapist. Most people suffer from lower back pain to varying degrees at some point in their lives....
What you eat can make you hurt more…
How Your Diet Can Make Your Aches and Pains Worse Do you suffer from chronic aches and pains? If so, then you're not alone. Often times, "mystery" aches and pains are actually caused by localized inflammation in the body, which can occur as a result of overuse or even...