Wellness
LiveSmart: Physical Therapy Offers Pathway to Managing Pain and Rejuvenating Self
Physical therapy for chronic pain offers a variety of treatment options that can be a critical component in the effort to manage your pain. […]
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Stand Up Straight! The Importance of Good Posture
Poor posture is a common problem and the source of a lot of the neck, jaw, head, shoulder/back, and even knee pain complaints routinely treated by physical therapists. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Breast Cancer Survivors Encouraged to Find Their Fitness
For some cancer survivors, fatigue and physical impairments are the new reality. The key for many to overcoming those hurdles is something every one of us can benefit from: Regular exercise. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Strength Training – The Key to a Healthy, Independent Life
Numerous studies have revealed older adults who engage in strength training on a regular basis report improved ability to perform general activities of daily living. […]
Wellness
Stand Up for Your Health!
Sitting without interruption for an extended time may pose a bigger problem to our hips, lower back, and neck than you may think. SPHP Physical therapist Aliza Stack offers tips for reducing muscle inflexibility and preventing pain associated with long hours of sitting at the office. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Holiday Decorating, Wrapping, or Meal Prep – Make Sure You Start with Stretching!
This time of year, it’s not just before and after a trip to the gym that you need to limber up. Between wrapping presents, decorating and cooking for the holidays, and maybe hitting the slopes, everyday stretching should be on your to-do list. […]
SPHP in the News
News 10: Electronic Devices, Poor Posture Leading to “Text Neck”
For many people, their smartphone or tablet is the first thing they see when they wake up and the last thing they check before falling asleep. But is all that screen time causing you a literal pain in the neck? […]