Treat Tight Hamstrings to Protect Your Back, Knees
Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
In an age when so many in the U.S. spend the bulk of their days seated and/or sedentary, one of the more common muscle imbalance issues involves right hamstrings. And while simply having tight hamstrings isn’t a major health problem in and of itself, the long-term…
Dynamic Warm-Ups Reduce Injury, Improve Performance
Mar 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s generally understood by most that warming up before exercise or competition (i.e., that 5K fun run) is essential in performing your best while warding off potential injury. What may not be universally understood, however, is what truly constitutes a proper…
Keys to Avoiding an Exercise Hibernation This Winter
Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the days shorten and the weather cools, heralding the approach of another winter, our physical therapy team offers a word of warning: While hibernation may seem appealing this time of year, especially as we trudge through the current health crisis, it’s paramount…
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According…
5 Holiday Giving Options Offering Healthful Returns
Dec 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and that includes supporting causes and organizations that make our communities stronger. It’s in this spirit that we share some holiday giving suggestions that offer a more…
Combat holiday stress with exercise
Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
When a demanding holiday season leaves you twisted in knots from the stresses of commitments, crowds, shopping and entertaining, mounds of research point to a simple solution to such anxiety: sweat away that stress by making exercise a part of your holiday…
Good Night’s Sleep Linked to Optimal Physical & Mental Health
Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
At a time when studies indicate people are getting increasingly less sleep, one thing remains clear: we need to take sleep much more seriously as it is critical to both health and healing. Those who don’t get enough sleep are prone to lots…
Rise up at work in the name of health
Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s been said that too much of anything can be bad for you. And according to a physical therapist, this theory holds true with sitting – or, pretty much any prolonged sedentary behavior, for that matter. In an age when more people…
Exercise Therapy Proven to Ease Pain in Expecting Mothers
Apr 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
For the majority of future mothers who experience mild to debilitating back pain during and after pregnancy, Imua physical therapist offers some encouraging news: Education and exercise therapy have proven…
Suffering from Chronic Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help
July 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Headaches can have many causes directly tied to other physical ailments which are often ignored and can bring relief when treated. A common mistake many people make is relying on temporary solutions, such as pain killers, to treat chronic headaches without addressing…
