Five Tips for Healthy Knees
Do your knees bother you when you head up or down stairs? Does the nagging pain prevent you from enjoying walks, hikes, running, or your...
- Aug 30
Welcome Jen Morton, The Recovery Joint's New Physical Therapy Team Member!
I’m happy to introduce my new colleague and friend, Dr. Jen Morton, to The Recovery Joint! Jen is such a valuable additional resource...
- Jul 13
What is Sciatica and What Can You Do About It?
Sciatica is a common cause of lower back and leg pain. About 10-40% of us will develop the condition in our lifetime, with the greatest...
- Jun 15
Five Simple Things You Can Do to Create a Healthy and Active Day
Let’s face it, many of us lead sedentary lives. Whether you work from home or from an office, or you’re the multi-faceted caregiver for...
- May 17
Keep Your Gym Workout Injury-Free
Whether you’re a seasoned gym enthusiast or a newbie, the benefits are clear: a fruitful workout can give you a dopamine rush and the...
- Apr 5
Prioritize Exercise and a Healthy Diet to Keep Your Blood Sugar Level in Check
High normal blood sugar affects 79 million adults. Some doctors consider this to be America’s #1impending health crisis. As we age, our...
- Feb 25
Ease Frustrating Fibromyalgia Pain
If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia you know how painful, debilitating and frustrating this disease can be. And if you think you...
- Jan 18
Exercise Optimizes Your Body,Your Brain and Other Vital Aspects of Your Life
Now that 2022 is here we’ve all got plenty of goals and hope for a better year! When you know why you want to accomplish something in the...
- Dec 29, 2021
Eight Ways to Stay Fit Over the Holidays
We’ve enjoyed a delightful Christmas with our families and friends, but many of us have probably lost track of some of our healthy...
- Nov 19, 2021
Gratitude - It’s Good for Your Body and Soul
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It’s a celebration to relish with our friends and families and to enjoy all the fixings - that...
- Oct 20, 2021
How to Take Care of Your Ticker!
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S., claiming one in three women and one in four men each year. While these statistics are...
- Aug 3, 2021
Osteoporosis - A Preventable But Often Hidden Disease
How often do you really think about your bones? We tend to take for granted the fact that our skeletal system holds us up and provides...
- Jun 2, 2021
Exercise – It’s Good for Your Body AND Your Mental Health
Of course we all know moving, stretching, strength training and increasing cardio vascular fitness is essential to a healthy body....
- Apr 16, 2021
Understanding Your Back Pain
If you experience pain in your back, it’s usually along the spine or in the muscles attached to it. You may have an occasional twinge or...
- Mar 22, 2021
Sarcopenia - What Is It, And How Can You Fight It?
Sarcopenia. Which of the following is the correct meaning? A) An arachnid found in South America, B) A place where mummies are buried, or...
- Feb 8, 2021
Seven Reasons Why Cash-Based Physical Therapy is the Better Option
You’ve probably visited insurance-based physical therapy providers at some time in your life. If so, you know the drill: multiple...
- Jan 11, 2021
Get Your Body In To The Shop
Happy New Year! What a crazy year we had in 2020. It took its toll in many ways, and your body may have been one of the casualties! Every...
- Dec 8, 2020
What Exactly Is A Physical Therapist?
I’ve been a physical therapist for nearly 33 years and I’m always surprised when people don’t quite know what I do! Unless you’ve...
- Aug 6, 2020
How to Build an Exercise Routine
When life throws a curveball, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy daily routine: eating nutritious foods, taking supplements,...