Most people spend a large part of their day sitting. Whether it’s sitting at your desk, in your car, or on the couch, long periods spent in a seated position can take their toll on your body. Many people develop back pain, neck tension, shoulder stiffness, hip pain, and other ...

Do you slouch forward when you sit? Or get hip and back pain from long days of sitting? You are not alone. Unfortunately, most people sit far too much, and sitting for prolonged periods often leads to poor posture. Spending time looking down at your phone or computer can also ...

Foam rollers apply a massage-like effect to the soft tissues, creating a releasing mechanism referred to as ‘self-myofascial release’, or SMR for short. The aim of SMR is to apply a similar effect to the soft tissues as myofascial release, which is usually applied by a trained therapist (e.g. sports ...

Balance is important for everyone, but it is especially important as we age. One in every four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. Falls are the number one cause of fatal injuries, and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among the older population. Falls hurt ...

With the often prohibitive costs of physical therapy, more and more people are looking for ways to rehabilitate injuries and reduce muscle soreness from home. Thankfully there are many tools now available that help improve your recovery time and decrease your chances of future injuries. We have shared some of ...

Hydrotherapy is often recommended for older adults with balance concerns. The water provides a safe environment that allows for resistance movements and core strengthening without the risk of falling. With this, hydrotherapy exercises can play an important role in improving balance, preventing falls, and maintaining the functionality and independence of ...

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to stretch regularly. Not only does stretching allow for greater movement in the joints and improved mobility, it also helps to reduce muscle tension and soreness. In turn, improved mobility and greater flexibility helps decrease the chance of injury, increases circulation and improves ...

As you age, it is more important than ever to regularly perform muscle-strengthening or resistance training exercises in order to maintain your strength, stability… and ultimately your independence. We understand that getting started on a strength training workout can be overwhelming, so the exercises we have shared below are designed ...

Yoga's ability to restore health, increase strength, and promote feelings of well-being make it an incredibly unique exercise pursuit. These restorative qualities, coupled with the gentle and safe nature of most Yoga routines makes it a natural fitness solution for many people. Below we have shared some simple yoga stretches ...

Many people mistakenly believe that the best way to treat back pain is to simply rest. While this can be true in some cases, depending on the nature of your injury, more often than not movement is key. Performing some safe and simple exercises designed to strengthen your core and ...