For a lot of our patients, playing a round is a great way to relax, socialize and have fun. It’s also an enjoyable way to stay fit and healthy. However, if lower back pain stops you playing as often as you’d like, or leaves you in agony for days afterwards, it can be really frustrating. In thisContinue Reading »
It’s that time of the year, with the warm weather starting we have heard a lot of talk about planting and gardening. Gardening and tending to your garden in the spring can cause problems: But how can you prevent back pain when gardening? It’s a common issue, something many people, especially those aged 50+ can sufferContinue Reading »
Are you worried that as you get older you may start to trip and fall more often and you’re desperate to reduce your fall risk? Falls are very common in elderly people, 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 will have at least one fall in a year. We speak to a lot of patientsContinue Reading »
After getting a hip replacement, many people go through a painful and difficult recovery and are often looking for the fastest way to recover and feel like themselves again. However, if you are currently awaiting hip replacement surgery, and worried about how well you will recover… Or if you have already had hip replacement surgery and youContinue Reading »
Do you feel stiffness in the morning when you wake up? You may even feel it throughout the day which makes it difficult to get everyday things done. Even though you may not be in a lot of pain, stiffness can still cause a lot of problems for someone who wants to stay active and healthy. ThisContinue Reading »
It’s one of the most beautiful times of the year, Fall. Our patients have started breaking out their sweaters and fall scented candles and are enjoying the beautiful color changes happening outside. But soon after the color changes, those leaves start to make a mess in our yards and the clean up can cause aContinue Reading »
We all want to stay independent in retirement, we all want to stay active and keep doing the things we love. Plenty of people struggle as they age and find it harder to do day to day things that they have always taken for granted. After you turn 60, it is important to stay active inContinue Reading »
Fall is among us! With a recent survey taken in our clinic, most of our patients agreed that Fall was their favorite Michigan season. Fall brings us many changes. We get the change of weather giving us crisp mornings and cooler days. We get to see farmers rounding up their Fall harvest and outdoorsmen and women preparingContinue Reading »
If you’ve been battling shoulder problems for weeks (or months), praying that it will just go away on it’s own, or you’re sick of being told to rest and take pain medication… And you’re fed up with those agonizing shooting pains whenever you are trying to lift things, playing with you kids or the grandchildren orContinue Reading »
“What happens in a free consultation with a physical therapist?” We had a phone call from a lady today who has never taken advantage of the free consultations that we offer from time to time, and she asked us this exact question before she booked her consultation with us. This lady has been struggling with back painContinue Reading »
