Dry Needling for Low Back Pain
Dry needling to help manage low back pain may include dry needling your glutes instead of your low back.
Dry Needling for Low Back Pain
Physical Therapy
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
How often and how long should you experience DOMS? Delayed onset muscle soreness aka DOMS, is when you experience muscle soreness 24-72 hours after a workout. It is a breakdown of your muscle, which allows your body to build stronger muscles. Typically people...
The Best Running Sneakers
The Best Running Sneakers
One of the most common running-related questions I get is "What running sneakers should I buy?". The internet is loaded with recommendations for all types of runners, and you’ll find a lot of conflicting advice. The Research Behind The Best Running Sneakers Before...
The Boston Marathon as a Medical Volunteer
The Boston Marathon as a Medical Volunteer
April 17th 2023 My Experience as a Physical Therapist at the Boston Marathon I had the honor of volunteering for the Boston Marathon this year as a medical volunteer. We started our day with check-in at 7 am and wrapped up close to 6 pm. I logged 8 miles of...
Dry Needling
Dry Needling
What is it? Dry needling is a tool to help manage muscular pain. The needle is inserted into the trigger point (tender/sensitive/painful spot along the muscle) of the muscle. (Above I am working on this patient's upper trap due to neck/pain on the top of his...
Should I Stretch Prior to Exercise?
Should I Stretch Prior to Exercise?
Well, that depends on what type of stretching you are talking about. There are several types of stretching, today we will be discussing static and dynamic. Static is when you get into a stretch position and hold for a certain length of time. Dynamic is when you are...
3 Exercises You Can Perform at Your Desk
3 Exercises You Can Perform at Your Desk
These exercises can be performed while sitting at your desk, while on the phone or just taking a minute to perform them between emails. They do not all need to be performed at the same time, you can try sprinkling them in throughout the day. Find what feels good...
Benefits of Exercise, More Than Meets the Eye
Benefits of Exercise, More Than Meets the Eye
So we all know there are benefits to regular exercise. If you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, get stronger, or are an athlete looking to improve performance, you likely have turned toward exercise to help achieve your goals. But, there are more benefits of...
How to Balance Strength Training & Cardio
How to Balance Strength Training & Cardio
When you are wondering how much strength training versus how much cardio you should do, the question you really have to ask yourself is what is your goal. Your goal will lead you to how you should train. For example, if your goal is to work on increasing aerobic...
Working From Home
Working From Home
Unless you are an essential worker (thank you all for your service), you are likely working from home. I am having more and more people reach out due to aches and pains. Read below for how you can try to stay ahead of aches and pains. Posture There is no such thing...