Pregnant with low back pain? Uncomfortable with being in one position for long? Afraid to keep taking medications because you are worried you’ll hurt the baby? Difficult to continue to function and keep up with physical activities? Back pain during…
Your neck hurts and yet it’s not the problem. If anything, your neck has been doing a great job of picking up more than its fair share of load and range of motion. Neck pain results from the neck compensating…
Are you questioning whether you are receiving the best care with your current physical therapy clinic? Co-pays and time spent add up quickly. Is it paying off in terms of making measurable changes in your life? Here are 5 warning…
It’s got to be the most common stretch of all time…and potentially the most worthless. “…but my hamstrings are always so tight!” First, let’s explore why most people have tightness in the back of their thighs. In my experience…
In an industry where it is normal to only expect results after a month or two of seemingly mindless stretching and exercising, at Move Physio, we’re quite different. We love instant gratification. When someone comes to see me for the…
Rotator cuff exercises (internal or external rotation) with a band. Your rotator cuff is probably not weak or the reason you’re in pain It is stressed out and overworking. Rotator cuff exercises for a painful shoulder will likely make things…
With better weather comes increased activity. This is a good thing. Once we resume our outdoor activities, we will often question what and how much stretching we should do. We do this automatically thanks to such sources as elementary school…
Truth: A person can be strong enough to lift 500 pound from the floor, but still throw out their back tying their shoe! ***How does this happen? – WHY does this happen?*** The answer lies in the difference between the…
At Move Physio, we see a variety of orthopedic conditions in which we determine that the ankles and feet are at least partially responsible for. These conditions include knee, hip and even back pain. But what happens when the ankle…
What are you stretching? I have written previously about short versus tight muscles, using an example of short or tight hamstrings limiting the ability to bend and touch your toes. Think about the stretch feeling you get in the back…