We’ve officially entered the holiday season — a time that should be filled with jolly, joyful feelings; but instead, leaves many of us stressed out or full of aches and pains.
Christy Shaft, PT describes the classic holiday spiral we’re all prone to: We have a multitude of activities, parties, and […]
If there’s one type of pain we’ve probably all felt at one point or another, it’s the pain of a headache. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that headaches rank in the top ten overall and the top five for women of the most disabling disorders globally. Tension-type headaches are the most prevalent, […]
You’d have to be living under a rock to not know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Spooner Physical Therapy, we’re very privileged to work with survivor Holly Rose and her foundation, Don’t Be a Chump, Check for a Lump!
It’s a name that’s intended to stick in your brain, and despite […]
A recent study found that in Arizona, parents who are OK with their kids playing football has declined by 15 percent. This is right in line with national trends in the sport: The National Federation of High School Associations has found a two percent decline in football participation.
One reason for the decline? Growing fears of […]
Let’s just call it like it is: Carrying and delivering a baby is a traumatic experience. Yes, it’s first and foremost a beautiful, awe-inspiring experience, one that brings purpose, joy and love. So. Much. Love.
But it also causes trauma, especially to a woman’s entire body (and sometimes to her mental state), and in particular, to […]
Vacation time is the best time for so many reasons: new destinations, fun with family and friends, good food, a break from work—we could go on, right?
But vacation can also be a time when our health habits and exercise routines get thrown out of whack. We talked with Austin Kitteringham, CSCS […]
You already know that having a baby creates lasting change—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet, it can still feel tricky and daunting to settle into your “new normal” as a new mom.
That new normal includes changes in the way your body moves and feels, and it may even include pain at this point in your journey. […]
Its name doesn’t correlate well to the degree of pain it can cause our patients. No, Tennis Elbow isn’t just a casual ache or soreness nor does it only occur in tennis players; for many patients, it’s a total show-stopper.
Tennis Elbow often begins with a seemingly innocent […]
It can be far too easy to let your health slip over the holidays. Schedules get packed, social engagements make eating healthy challenging, and stress can be at an all-time high. Not only are businesses closing out the year, but many adults find themselves under pressure to make every holiday obligation, from make […]
It’s (finally!) cooled down here in Arizona and runners all over the Valley are hitting the streets and the trails. Many runners may have maintained a routine in the sizzling summer months and can now simply enjoy the gorgeous weather; others may be hitting the pavement after a few months off. Read on […]
