Say No to Sciatica! 3 Signs You Should Contact Optimum

Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it...

How Your Morning Routine Can Change Your Life

When you see a physical therapist for the first time, one of the things they’ll stress is the importance of a healthy routine. Our physical therapy providers are experts in helping patients regain their full function again, and they’re also incredibly...

The Importance of Carbs for a Highly Active Lifestyle

If you lead an active lifestyle, fitness is critical for your well-being. Athletic training, competitions, workout routines, injury rehabilitation exercises, and even the non-stop pace of everyday life all take energy — and the first source of energy your body turns...

5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy

Do you often feel sluggish, sore, achy, or fatigued? Does it feel like you’ve been on a treadmill that never stops? Chances are, it’s your body’s way of sending out the warning signal: It has had too much. Too much sitting while you commute back and...