By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. It’s that time of year again! The holidays have come and gone, and most of us are in need of some help to get back on track with our health goals. I’ve polled some of the practitioners here at Physio Logic to give you all a list of, […]
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. When the word “degenerative” is scribbled all over an MRI report I am reviewing with a patient, I am often met with an expression of fear and anxiety. As I always like to tell patients: degeneration, to some degree, is a natural process. We all begin degenerating from the moment
Tissue damage largely comes from three sources: overuse, underuse, and acute injury. In the case of poor posture, overuse and underuse both play a roll. If you accumulate enough tissue damage, you get the treaded trifecta of pain, tightness, and weakness. Improve your posture and you’ll experience less pain, tightness, and generally become stronger where
The Benefits of Functional Range Conditioning ® A question that we’re frequently reminded of when watching The 40-Year-Old-Virgin, but in this case, we’re referring to joint range of motion. Our whole skeletal system is connected by joints and within the category of joints, there are several types. Your spinal joints, wrist joints, ankles, shoulders, fingers,
By: Allison Henriques. The holidays are a time for family, celebration, and perhaps some over-indulgence. From the very first signs of fall to New Year’s day, we are bombarded by tricks and treats, Friendsgiving, family get-togethers, and holiday parties. Needless to say, it can be hard to keep our eyes (and hands) away from all
By: Dr. Vivian Zhang, PT, DPT, MS. Introduction to Ankle Injuries and Physical Therapy Providing support and articulation for the foot, the ankle joint plays a critical role in our mobility. Injuries involving the ankle can, therefore, be particularly frustrating, not only due to the pain of the initial injury but also to the accompanying
By: Dr. Tiffany Gunawardena, DC. Voodoo Flossing, also known as Muscle Flossing, is a method of soft tissue mobilization/manipulation that utilizes a latex rubber band similar to that of resistance bands (with much more durability and less extensibility) for intermittent compression during either passive or active mobilization. It is both a powerful and effective technique
By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. If you dabble in the health world, chances are that you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. It is an increasingly popular eating method that compresses the amount of time that you spend eating per day (your “feeding window”) and extends the amount of time that you spend fasting every
By: Rachel Naar MS, RD, CDN. Clinically reviewed by Michelle Miller, MSACN. It happened suddenly, but gradually. A flight to Nashville back in the summer of 2017, begging the stewardess for a Benadryl, wondering if this is what a panic attack feels like. Walking myself to the ER after shrimp, tomatoes, and tofu, and begging
By: Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, PT, DPT. With the fall season well underway and the crisp weather and autumn foliage at its peak, it’s no wonder that this time of year brings out the running itch and kicks the running season into high gear. After all, the air is finally cool and the excitement and energy
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a degenerative condition involving overuse of the forearm muscles. In severe cases of tennis elbow, even opening a door or shaking someone’s hand can become very painful. During the past several years, much has been published about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its application in
Shoulder problems are more common than everyone thinks. Whether it is general pain or a limited range of motion, there are a few exercises that can be practiced to keep the joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength: Scapular Squeezes (preferably done on a foam-roller): Holding light weights (2-3 pounds) lift arms straight
