Can Dry Needling Help My Headaches?
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:37:47-07:00Dry needling has been growing in popularity as more people seek quick remedies for chronic and acute pain
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06, 2020
Is It My Neck or My Wrist?
John Sellinger2023-09-08T15:38:29-07:00Imagine you’ve been living with wrist pain and irritation for months. The ability to perform even basic tasks seems like a fond and distant memory. Typing has become your adversary, texting has become a test of will power, and thumb-wars with your nephew have become a one-sided affair. You decide it’s finally time you take […]
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06, 2020
Bodyweight Core Exercises You Can Do at Home
John Sellinger2023-09-08T15:38:39-07:00The world may feel a little unstable right now, but your core doesn’t have to be. Try these core exercises to strengthen your entire self.
Think you know where your core is? “It’s not just the abdominals,” says Spooner physical therapist Ryne Foster, PT, DOTS, OCS, FAFS, Cert. VRS. “The core is actually from the pelvic […]
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06, 2020
Self-Massage Tips & Tools
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:38:44-07:00Experiencing pain or tightness between appointments with your physical therapist or hand therapist? Try these tools and methods for self-massage and manual therapy.
Physical therapists and hand therapists are experts in getting your body to function and feel the way it’s supposed to. To accomplish this, therapists use a combination of […]
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06, 2020
How Hand Therapy Can Help You
John Sellinger2024-02-29T15:26:33-07:00You’ve heard of (and maybe even experienced) common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis, and trigger finger. But did you know there’s a specialist who is specifically trained to treat these and other ailments of the hand, wrist and arm?
You don’t have to resort to surgery or even a supply of […]
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06, 2020
Sitting Too Much? How to Move More When Living the Remote Life
John Sellinger2023-09-08T15:38:57-07:00Social distancing and remote working are intended to keep us safe and healthy, but could it create new health troubles?
If you’ve transitioned to working from home, you’re probably not as mobile as you were when you used to go into the office. Think about it: Rather than walking down the hall to go use […]
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05, 2020
Need Lower Back Pain Relief? Try Our Tips
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:39:36-07:00With so many of us working from home full time or taking advantage of flexible work schedules, many have found a little bit of extra time around the house to work on projects—which is great, until you feel that tweak, pop, or strain in your lower back from stressing muscles that aren’t used […]
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04, 2020
Your Time Is Now: What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:40:09-07:00So, you’ve determined that physical therapy might be the best course of action in your journey toward healing from pain or injury. Or maybe you have a surgeon or other doctor who has referred you to a physical therapist.
Whatever it is that has motivated you to seek out physical therapy, […]
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02, 2020
Endurance Athletes: How Physical Therapy Can Give You an Edge This Race Season
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:55:40-07:00Running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlon: If you’re into any one of these endurance sports, then you know that race season is in full swing here in the Valley. Whether you’re the type of athlete who likes to push for better times and better placing, or you’re just looking forward to crossing that finish […]
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Making the Pain Stop: Why Physical Therapy Should Be Your First Stop
spoonerpt2021-06-10T11:24:44-07:00Often when we injure ourselves or wake up one day with pain (such as back pain), we manage it something like this: First, we take a wait-and-see approach, thinking that maybe the pain will get better on its own or with a day or so of rest and some ibuprofen.
If after […]