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No Pain No Gain? Pain and Injuries in the Gym
People who exercise regularly can agree that a certain level of discomfort is appropriate and necessary when training toward one’s fitness goals. This being said, there might be times you find yourself asking questions like this: Has my discomfort turned into pain...
The Many Impacts of Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can lead to a multitude of symptoms. Most of the time the symptoms resolve on their own, but in some situations, they can persist past 1-2 months and lead to what’s referred to as Post-Concussion...
How can Physical Therapy help with long-haul COVID-19?
Most people who’ve had COVID-19 have fully recovered within a few weeks. However, there are some people who experience lasting effects of the virus long after their recovery. If this has happened to you or someone you know,...
CBD – What it IS and is NOT
CBD continues to pop up everywhere these days. Whether it’s in the news or a local CBD shop on the corner, it’s quickly becoming a growing industry. So, what IS CBD? CBD, or cannabidiol, comes from the cannabis plant and is thought to relieve many ailments...
Discover the Modern Evolution in PT — Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
IASTM is a modern evolution to the Traditional Chinese Medicine technique called Gua Sha. IASTM is a technique that allows practitioners to locate and treat soft tissue dysfunctions. It essentially works by breaking down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. This...
The Importance of Hydration for Healing
Most people know that our bodies are made up of mainly water. We have always been told the importance of drinking an adequate amount of water. But why is it so crucial? Well, we know that it regulates our body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated, prevents...
Aquatic Therapy: Making Waves
Aquatic Therapy is a form of physical therapy performed in the water to assist in unloading the body during exercise to promote movement with reduced pain and difficulty. The unique properties of water help reduce compressive forces through the joints, reduce...
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is an alternative form of medicine and is perhaps better known as traditional Chinese Medicine, like acupuncture. Cupping is much like the inverse of massage – rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward by...
Parkinson’s Disease Explained
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurologic condition that affects a person’s ability to move. It is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease and has a prevalence of nearly 1 million people in the US, with an additional...
Are You Feeling Off Balance?
According to the CDC, more than one-third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States and 20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries. Our goal at Bodyworks is not only to help you rehabilitate from injuries due to falls, but...