Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy as a Pain Management Treatment A Closer Look At The Benefits Of Cold Laser Therapy According to the World Health Organization 1.71 billion people have some sort of musculoskeletal condition worldwide. The musculoskeletal system is what provides the...
Tummy time for adults
86% of Americans sit for their jobs all day, and then we go home and sit at the dinner table, and sit to watch TV. We sit a lot. And generally most of us don’t sit up straight either. This leads to forward head posture, curved shoulders and a rounded spine. This can...
Transverse abdominis – muscle spotlight
The transverse abdominis is one of the core muscles that make up the anterolateral abdominal wall and sits just below the rectus abdominis (six pack muscle). The fibers of this muscle are arranged horizontally. It helps maintain normal abdominal pressure and assists...
External Obliques – Muscle Spotlight
The core is made up of several muscles that help stabilize the core and perform trunk actions. The external obliques pair with the internal obliques and the transverse abdominus to make up the lateral abdominal muscles. The external obliques perform several actions....
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Food
How can food help my Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis isn’t on full blast all the time, there are periods of flare ups where the inflammation is worse. However, this can be treated with medication, physical and occupational therapy, and food. Let’s take a...
Subscapularis – muscle spotlight
The shoulder joint is a very important and complex area of the body. There are many muscles and nerves throughout the area that play a large role in everyday life. The subscapularis is one of the muscles of the shoulder which plays an important role. The...
New Years Resolutions for Physical Therapy
We’ve all been there, each year we write a big list of resolutions we want to manifest in the coming year. Traditionally, we are really dedicated to those things, for like a week. What are we doing wrong? Why can’t we stick to these resolutions? Here are a few...
The Iliopsoas The hip muscle no one talks about
The Iliopsoas The hip muscle no one talks about -- why it is important and how to keep it happy. This information is provided as a recommendation and should not be substituted for good judgement or a consultation with a Medical Doctor or Physical Therapist. ...
Navigating winter safely in Northern Idaho
There are many winter outdoor activities to be done for those of us who live in North Idaho. As with most activities, there is also a potential for injury. Adhering to some simple guidelines can decrease your chance for injury, allowing you to have an enjoyable — and safe winter season!
Hip Health – Tips to keep you movin’ and groovin’
Our hips are involved in many different movements throughout the day including walking, getting in your car, getting food out of the oven, pretty much anything you can think of. It is so very important we take care of our hips. If they start hurting, they can make...