Riding Wisdom from an Equestrian and PT, Part 1
“Physical Therapy can help you with many exercises in flexibility, core strength, knee strength, leg strength, posture, in order for you to become a better rider.”
Roller to the Rescue by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Like a pastry chef, rolling dough to even out the consistency, sometime muscles need the same TLC. In fact, foam rolling can be just what the doctor ordered—much needed relief to an ache or pain.
Most of us in physical therapy, are familiar with the benefits of foam rollers for chronic muscle pain.
Feeling dizzy? Let’s get a handle on vertigo.
If you’re feeling dizzy in the noodle, we can help you here at Strive! The world won’t stop spinning, but YOU can. We’ll show you how.
Celebrate that Vessel with Stretching by Jackie Manning, ARNP
You managed to squeeze in time to exercise. Bravo! You’re done now, right? Not so fast. So often we often skip the post-workout stretching. But did you know that stretching is JUST as important as the main event? Stretching not only provides an opportunity to cool down, but it also enhances your workout.
Celebrate that Vessel with Physical Fitness by Jackie Manning, ARNP
These days, many are eager to load up on golden nuggets of wisdom on how to become as healthy as possible. Boosting our immune system and celebrating the grand, miraculous vessel that is the human form is certainly NOT a waste of time and energy. Quite the opposite. Doing so can grant us more time via longevity and more energy coursing through our veins.
Tackling Knee Pain with Dr. Lisa Chapman
Check out Dr. Lisa Chapman’s demonstration of kinesio taping!
https://vimeo.com/445571531/e387efef53
True Wellness by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Of all that we desire in life, a healthy immune system should be top priority! If nothing else, COVID19 has taught us the importance of physical health in our overall wellness journey. Almost every time we turn on the TV, experts are telling us that the healthiest among us have the best outcomes.
Fibromyalgia by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Ouch! Do you suffer from fibromyalgia? Unfortunately, a simple blood test will not show this condition, which makes it particularly difficult to diagnose. To make things worse, many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to other diseases/conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, which can also be accompanied by mysterious pain. At Strive, we are here to help patients understand where their pain is coming from and how to manage it!
Is your smartphone giving you a headache? by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Between tempers flaring on social media and not so comforting headlines in the news, it’s no wonder why your smartphone might be giving you a headache! But in all seriousness, if you use a smartphone and suffer from headaches, it might be time to get to the bottom of it and break some habits.
Whiplash by Jackie Manning, ARNP
When circumstances around us change quickly, we often complain of whiplash! In this sense, the phrase can refer to an emotional reaction.
But what exactly is whiplash in a physical sense? If you don’t know the answer, then that’s good news! You probably don’t have it.
“Whiplash-associated disorders” (WAD) is the term given to the variety of symptoms that patients often report following acceleration/deceleration injury to the neck.