Check out this podcast featuring Dr. Wendy Suzuki and learn more about boosting your attention and memory with some science based tools. Listen to the podcast here! About the episode: My guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and (soon) Dean of New York University, whose research focuses on memory,…
Vertigo is the feeling that the room is spinning when you are standing still. It is quite common; in fact, around 30% of people experience it at least once in their lifetime. This condition can affect anyone but is more common in older individuals, especially women. Vertigo is a sense of moving, spinning, or swaying…
What is the importance of proper lifting techniques? Lifting is a great way to stay active, build your strength, and stay toned. More and more women especially are adding weights into their fitness routine. However, doing so with the improper technique will likely leave you with back injuries pain or other injuries. Some common injuries…
Dry needling is a treatment technique we use quite frequently at our physical therapy clinic. Many people are unaware of what all it entails. We are going to answer all of your questions including the benefits, if it hurts and much more. We hear these common questions, so here is a little dry needling 101…
How Your Sleeping Position Can Lead To Back Pain Back pain may be getting in your way of having a good night’s rest, but it also may be contributing to it. Alignment is the most important thing when it comes to correct sleeping form. You need to make sure that your spine is neutral to…
Like most Americans, you are probably spending several hours sitting in front of a computer every day. Now, with the increase in people working from home, you may not even be working from a desk anymore. Many people without home offices find themselves working from their kitchen counter or even their couch. While hunching over…
Don’t ignore that persistent crick in your neck when you wake up each morning! Chances are, that clicking is a tight muscle that has taken a LONG time to bad enough to make some noise. Chronic muscle tension can sometimes be linked with an underlying break-down of the joints, but sometimes, the source is purely…
If you experience a clicking or popping sound while chewing or opening your mouth, then you may be experiencing symptoms of temporomandibular (TMD), otherwise known as TMJ. What is TMJ? To understand TMJ disorder it is important to understand the anatomy of your jaw. Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to…
Most people know the feeling of a pit in their stomach before a big presentation or due date. The sweaty palms you get before a first date, or the weird rash you get every time you go to your in-laws house can be signs of stress. It is no secret that stress can have physical…
When we think about our core physical health we often think of how our hearts and lungs work, how are joints and muscles feel, and everything along those lines. One aspect of our core strength that we should focus on more is the pelvic floor. In this article we will take a dive into what…