Modified push-ups are great for anyone with shoulder, elbow, wrist, or back pain, or a weak core. They're also an excellent way to start building strength at a level that fits your body if you're just getting started on a fitness journey.

These simple stretches help bring blood flow to the tissues and prepare them to be loaded as you stand up. Do them as soon as your eyes open, before you even put your feet on the floor.

Do you have tight muscles and feel like you stretch... and stretch... and stretch—but that tightness never really goes away? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common complaints I hear as a physical therapist—especially from folks who are already flexible or seem to have full range of motion. So what are we missing?

Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists to ease muscle pain and stiffness, to help you move better. Ultra-thin needles are used to target those knots (aka trigger points)  in your muscles. These hyper-irritable areas of the muscle cause discomfort and restrict movement. Dry needling aims to stimulate muscle relaxation, improve blood circulation, and kick start your body’s natural healing abilities. 

This (or a version of it) is a question I get almost every day. Here’s the thing; there is no standard rule for anyone on how much you should exercise. Yes, there’s guidelines from folks like the CDC:  at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, or a combination of the two. They also recommend at least 2 days of strengthening activities. How you’re going to get there is going to be different for everyone!