Exercise Tips to Get You Moving Again The birds are chirping, the sun is rising earlier, and the smell of spring is in the air. Warmer days filled with more sunlight allow us to shift from indoor activities to nature trails and athletic fields. However, many of us assume we can jump right in where
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Put Some Spring Back In Your Step
April 15th, 2024
End Your Nagging Back Pain
April 8th, 2024Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. However, when nagging back pain is not temporary, it becomes a significant quality of life issue. The National Institute of Health states that back pain is the most experienced form of pain for Americans. In fact, one in every four Americans has
Tips to Overcome Back Pain this Winter
January 30th, 2024The frigid winter months are approaching quickly, bringing exciting things such as holidays, winter sports season, and an escape from the heat and humidity of summer. However, the cold weather can also mean a return of back pain. The drop in temperature causes your muscles, tendons, and ligaments to tighten resulting in your nerve roots
Fall Yard Clean-up Tips to Keep You Safe
November 6th, 2023Warm autumn days are behind us as we prep for cooler weather to take hold. With leaf-peeping season in the rearview mirror, the beautiful colors of fall have transitioned to weekends filled with yard work! Trimming flower beds and raking leaves can leave us sore and achy. However, with help from your team at Bay
Do You Have Back Pain? It Might Be Your Posture
May 1st, 2023As a child, you were probably often reminded about sitting up straight. But enter adulthood, and it’s every man and woman for themselves. And, with the addition of smartphones, tablets, and computers, we are even more at risk of poor posture wreaking havoc on our health. It turns out that good posture is vital for
Overcome Back Pain with Physical Therapy
November 2nd, 2022The calendar year is flying by and it’s nearly time for winter sports season to being. Perhaps this time of year you spend your weekends racking up an endless coating of leaves in your yard. If you work at a desk, it’s likely you forget the importance of proper posture as you lean forward with
School Backpack Safety Tips
September 18th, 2022Practicing good techniques of lifting and recognizing healthy back habits for your child can help reduce the risk of injuries.
Stay Healthy from Your Head to Toes
September 6th, 2022Physical therapists are experts in the musculoskeletal system. What’s the musculoskeletal system? Keep reading!
The Impact of Back Pain
June 27th, 2022When many people think of back pain, they think of just that—pain in the back. But it can also have significant consequences that you may not even be aware of.
Backpack Safety Tips
September 14th, 2021According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, more than 79 million students carry a backpack, and 55% of them are carrying backpacks that are too heavy! Carrying an overweight backpack five days per week can add up to some serious aches and pains, including: Lower back pain Neck strain Forward head and rounded shoulders Uneven
