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 […]
If you’ve had frozen shoulder, then you know it’s no fun. That stiff feeling – like you can’t move and your arm is literally frozen! – often combined with an aching soreness, or even jabs of pain. It can be a show-stopper for anyone who experiences it. And, it can feel like it […]
Manual therapy is a hands-on approach used within a course of treatment to address muscle and soft tissue pain, joint stiffness, posture, and to assist in efficient movement. And at Spooner Physical Therapy, we’re using specialized techniques to help each patient thrive.
Manual therapy includes specific techniques used to treat musculoskeletal pain and […]
Golf is a popular sport for all ages, but these days, the Baby Boomer generation is the one flooding the golf course. Many of these Boomers are newly retired or have one foot out the door. Many of them are enjoy golfing two to four times a week—and it’s easy to see why, […]
Falling is a high-risk accident affecting the 65-and-older population. In fact, one out of every three people age 65 or older may experience a fall every year. Certain medical conditions may lead to an increase in falling. Conditions such as vision changes due to macular degeneration or cataracts, can throw off your sense of balance. […]
If you saw Neal Bendesky today, and you had also met him in 2015, there’s a good chance you wouldn’t know it’s him. After all, in 2015 his weight had reached a peak level at 450 pounds. But he had a moment of awakening when a toddler—upon seeing him sitting at the gym in his […]
Breast cancer patients may face the many hurdles when it comes to surgical recovery. The body needs to heal from the removal of tissue or perhaps even a foreign object, such as an implant or expander. While your doctor may recommend a variety of treatment options, you should know breast cancer physical therapy may be […]
If you’re like many of our patients, you may think your office set up at work is what you’re stuck with. After all, it’s not uncommon to start a new job, get assigned an uncomfortable desk and chair, and just leave it at that. There are many reasons for this: you may be busy, perhaps […]
Younger students often experience pain from carrying heavy backpacks. Lugging textbooks, folders, lunches, and drinks quickly adds extra weight, which can lead to strained necks from hunching over or lower back pain.
On average, a backpack should not weigh more than 10-15% of a person’s body weight. However, children from 6 years […]
