Stuck To Your Chair?

Stuck To Your Chair?

Feeling stuck to your desk working on the computer and doing Zoom meetings? Sitting for prolonged periods can be very harmful to your body, particularly your muscles. Individuals can have increased low back and buttock discomfort with prolonged sitting. People have also complained of increased lower limb discomfort and swelling. According to a study by…

Diastasis Recti (Part 1)

Diastasis Recti (Part 1)

July was International Diastasis Recti Awareness Month. Diastasis recti abdominis is an extremely common condition for women who are pregnant or postpartum and may even be considered normal for some. A knowledgeable approach to managing this prevalent condition can alleviate fear and improve function.  What is Diastasis Recti?  Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) refers to the…

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Pain

Ever feel like your shoulders have weakened over time? Or there may be pain and weakness when you try to lift overhead? Luckily, physical therapists are fine tuned in treating various shoulder conditions as well as preventing future injuries. Let’s first learn about the shoulder joint itself and then dive into the various diagnoses/pathologies. The…