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What is the Pelvic Floor?

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Don’t Overeat While Locking Down

Don’t Overeat While Locking Down

While staying home all day, it is common to eat more than usual. It may be out of boredom, it may be for comfort, or it could be out of fear. Whatever the reason, try to be aware of how much you are consuming. The first way to be aware of what you are consuming ... Read More
 

Bridges

Once you feel like you can do pelvic tilts comfortably and consistently, then try to add bridges. With this exercise, you will want to keep your abdominals tight in the pelvic tilt, then squeeze your gluteals (butt) muscles together. Tighten and try to lift up off of the ground. The gluts help with the extensors ... Read More
 

Pelvic Tilts

I often say “tighten your core!” when we are doing exercises. This may be hard to do. If you have core muscles innervated, here is a simple exercise to start initiating those muscles to turn on. We often need to practice these small movements and get that strength built so that our brains will learn ... Read More
 

New Videos Are Coming!

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Is Telehealth PT an Option for you?

Is Telehealth PT an Option for you?

With everything going on, many physical therapy clinics are closing to keep you safe. It is understandable that any office wants to limit the number of people coming in and out and decrease as much risk of exposure to COVID-19 as possible. This can be disappointing if you were getting treatment on a regular basis, ... Read More
 

Stay Moving to Stay Healthy

Exercise can help boost your immune system – so it is especially important to keep moving even though you can’t get to your gym!  
 

We Can Keep You Moving During Covid!

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Even More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Even More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Here are more foods to incorporate into your diet to fight inflammation, which will help decrease pain, and improve weight loss: Oily fish will provide you with protein, but also be anti-inflammatory. It can reduce joint pain and joint stiffness. It can also lower blood pressure! Cayenne pepper is a flavorful seasoning that can improve ... Read More
 
More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Here are more foods to incorporate into your diet to fight inflammation, which will help decrease pain, and improve weight loss: Chili Peppers have been shown to  reduce osteoarthritic pain by up to 70%! They also  reduce Substance P, which helps to transmit pain signals via the nerves to the brain. May help improve nerve ... Read More