If you’ve tried PT and it didn’t help your chronic pain, back pain, scoliosis, or spinal deformity, you may not have had true, specialized physical therapy. A generic list of exercises is not the same as a deep evaluation, hands-on treatment, and a plan built around your unique spine and history. At Align Therapy in … Read more
Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with Kyphosis, with little to no explanation about your diagnosis and what it means for your family? It’s perfectly normal to have questions like; What is kyphosis, can kyphosis be reversed, and the best ways to treat kyphosis? At Align Therapy, we appreciate how scary and … Read more
At my Physical Therapy Clinic in Lehi, Utah, we have been seeing clients for scoliosis-specific exercise for the past 8 years and during that time, we have been trying to change the perception that nothing can be done for scoliosis. Sure, scoliosis has been “treated” for a long time in the United States. But proactively … Read more
Do you work out? If so, how often do you exercise? Whether you’re trying to lose weight or get buff, working for your health or confidence, you may be in a rush to see results. You may think working out all days of the week, pushing every muscle to the absolute limit, is critical. Unfortunately, … Read more
If you’re currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you’re probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our experienced staff of physical therapists at Align Therapy created this guide to help you … Read more
Summer is here, which means that it’s hot. In some parts of the U.S., midsummer of 2021 is hotter than ever before. The risk for heat-related illness spikes during the summer, so it’s important to be extra cautious when exercising on those hot days to protect your health. Heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness during … Read more
If healthy aging is important to you, a lifestyle that includes healthy habits should be as well. However, some older adults may limit physical activity over concerns about safety, ability, or chronic health conditions. These worries may be due to the myth of aging and activity level, which holds back some older people from starting … Read more
As the summer fades and the cooler weather sweeps in, the trees begin to change and so do our mind-sets. Whilst we may indulge in a few more takeout nights, or drink one or two more hot chocolates, many people also venture outside to do more outdoors activities. Hiking, walking, and a general movement away … Read more
