How many times have you woken up this week feeling exhausted after an awful nights sleep? And how many times has lower back pain left you relying on painkillers, unable to get comfortable in bed, or struggling through the day with stiff joints and tight low back muscles? If this is an issue you are … Read more
We often see patients at Highland Physical Therapy who have injured themselves when shoveling snow. It’s actually more common than you might think – so if you have, you’re not alone!You might experience aches and pains as you shovel snow, or it may become progressively more painful leaving you reliant on painkillers to get through … Read more
Winter in Idaho can bring a LOT of snow. And we’ve already accumulated a bunch this past week. This article lists some tips for protecting your body during snow removal – while using a shovel or snow blower. Most are common sense, yet still worth reviewing. 1. Warm up muscles to prevent straining. Like bubble … Read more
Most movement activities involve standing on your feet. And just with a good building, a strong foundation is needed to keep the structures stable and healthy.One area of your body that may be suffering a lot if you have foot problems is your ankles. And we regular treat health-conscious patients at our Pocatello clinic, who … Read more
Pelvic health physical therapy is a specialization within physical therapy that can help a wide range of individuals from children to adults! I personally know how nerve-wracking, and maybe even a little embarrassing, it is to tell your doctor (or physical therapist) that you’re having issues with your pelvic floor. However, many of these issues … Read more
I had a patient tell me that her home health caregivers told her that her hips had nothing to do with her knees. NOTHING could be further from the truth! Your hip strength, Range of Motion and coordination directly impact the health of your knees! If they are not stable and strong, the forces that … Read more
For many of us, the holiday season is accompanied by food, family, and oftentimes a headache or two. Headaches are, in fact, one of the most common ailments many patients face during the festive season, albeit literally or figuratively! When it comes to pain, though, the good news is that headaches don’t have to be … Read more
What is Movember you ask? A little over a decade ago a movement started called No shave November to encourage people to grow out their facial hair (the more awkward the better) to bring awareness to men’s health issues. This year, the focus of the Movember movement is bringing awareness to mental health as well … Read more
We’ve all been there … our hands clutching at our thighs in the hope of relieving hip stress as we get up or sit down; a grimace on our faces as we try to grapple with what we think are signs of aging while easing into the bath; a frown as we get out of … Read more
Photo by ChaseStrong Facebook page Your pelvic floor muscles are part of your deep core muscles consisting of: Transverse Abdominis, multifidus on your back, pelvic floor and diaphragm. Pelvic floor functions to stabilize the bottom of your core canister Any increase in pressure to the canister (from holding your breath, straining, or even just lifting … Read more
