Dogs are considered man’s best friend for more reasons other than just being excellent companions. According to research, they also provide many health benefits as well! Studies show that individuals that own dogs have improved cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure. In addition to aiding our physical health, they also contribute to our emotional health as well. By having even short interactions with a dog, it can improve our sense of calm, reduce stress, and bring o

Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are over and most of us have gone back to work or are back into our routines, we have something important to tell you....Are you sitting down? Do you sit all day for your job? It is estimated that 86% of Americans spend the majority of their work day sitting. If you come home and watch television or relax on the couch, then you are spending additional time sitting. The average American can spend up to 10-13 hours a day sitting. It is easy

The Holiday Season is in full swing, and we hope you are enjoying time spent celebrating with family and friends. Most likely, you already have your gifts purchased, wrapped with a bow, and under the tree. But what about a gift for yourself? It may seem counter to the spirit of the season, but including yourself on your holiday gift list is a tradition you need to start. We're not talking about buying yourself a trinket or a new handbag. What we are talking about is the Gi

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition , leaving those who suffer from it struggling with muscle, tendon and ligament pain, as well as fatigue and tenderness throughout the body, where even gentle pressure triggers discomfort. Fortunately, physical therapy exercises combined with integrative manual therapy can help manage the pain of this debilitating condition. Many long-term fibromyalgia patients have tried to go the "physical therapy" route for pain management and have often

With two day free shipping and being able to find the best deals in minutes holiday shopping has a new look and its so easy to get everything checked off your list. But there's probably one thing you aren't checking twice on that list of yours- tips for maintaining good posture! Avoid waking up with a stiff neck or back during the bustling holiday season. Here are a few quick tips to help improve your posture while browsing the web for deals and anytime you use your phone,

grate·ful: adj \ˈgrāt-fəl\ 1a : appreciative of benefits received b: expressing gratitude <grateful thanks> 2a: affording pleasure or contentment :pleasing b: pleasing by reason of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated Kicking off the holiday season is the food-fanatic’s favorite: Thanksgiving. In the hectic preparation of the Thursday feast and family festivities, our team took a moment to discuss what it means to be grateful. You can look it up in a dictionary to get th

While summer offers opportunities to walk, jog, bicycle, garden, play sports and get into shape, cold weather brings the temptation to eat more, move less and hibernate indoors. Shorter days, frosty air and holiday parties can threaten the fitness gains you made during the summer to get you health in check. Instead of fighting the cold and darkness, you can maintain your fitness level, prevent weight gain, reduce stress and avoid exercise boredom by moving your fitness routin

You might think that buying a pair of running shoes is more an issue of fashion than a serious decision that takes any technical consideration. Nothing could be further from the truth; in fact, selecting the proper running shoe is pivotal to protecting your joints from injury. If you've been a patient with us for any length of time, I'm sure you've heard us talk about the importance of proper fitting shoes. Our Therapists work hard using Integrative Manual Therapy(IMT) to ass

When you think about October, you likely think of kids leaping into piles of crunchy, dried leaves, a freshly carved jack-o-lantern on your front porch, and maybe a spooky meme or two. But here at Restorative Physical Therapy we're thinking about Physical Therapy (to be fair, we're pretty much always thinking about Physical Therapy). This year for PT Month we are counting down the reasons why You Need Physical Therapy. We believe that there isn't anyone that couldn't benefit

Many people believe that having a high tolerance for pain is a good thing. "No pain, no gain" drives them from a wee age, and they’ve lived their lives thinking that the armor they’ve built up is helping them. In reality, a high pain tolerance means you can’t feel the subtle and very important messages your body is giving you — and it may mean injury if you’re not careful. 1. Feeling is healing. If we don’t start connecting with the ancient art of listening to our inner wisdo

Ah, Thanksgiving. We’re just hours away from that celebratory time of year when we turn our focus to family, food, and football. But while we’re all excited about getting elbow-deep in all the yummy Turkey Day delicacies (hello green bean casserole!), let’s not forget about the true purpose of this annual tradition: giving thanks. In that spirit, we thought you might delight in some Thanksgiving reflections from our staff. Ashley Baldwin, Owner of Restorative Physical Therapy

If you are facing a new injury or have suffered from chronic pain and have asked for Integrative Manual Therapy or were referred by your physician, you may be wondering what the first meeting will be like. Here are 5 things you can expect: 1. You will learn how the Restorative Physical Therapy team can help Ashley, owner and DPT, says one of the first things she asks her patients is: “Are you familiar with Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)?” If a patient is uncertain about wha

#ChoosePT For many of you October means recognizing the return of Pumpkin-spice, oohing and ahhing at the changing leaves, and embracing that sweater weather. But here at Restorative Physical Therapy, October is also a great month to celebrate because it's National Physical Therapy Month! A little background on National PT Month: Originally known as National Therapy Week, this event used to occur in June. However, in 1992, the event moved to October to avoid conflict with the