Physical therapy is an important part of many people’s health and wellness routines. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or working on improving your fitness, physical therapy can help you achieve your goals. On top of exercises and treatments prescribed by your physical therapist, proper nutrition also plays a key role … 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
If you’re an active individual who loves to stay active in any way possible, we understand how frustrating it can be to deal with chronic pain or an injury that just won’t go away. Ever since the pain started, you haven’t been able to feel like yourself and live life how you truly want to. … Read more
Ever been in a foreign country and tried to order food off a long, complicated, unfamiliar-looking menu? Did you use hand signals to describe the dish you wanted? Did you whip out your phone and hope Google had the answers? And, in the end, did you just close your eyes and hope that what landed … Read more
Over the last several weeks I have been preparing for an intensive hands-on training for scoliosis and spinal abnormality treatment in a method called The Schroth Method. This has been a fun and eye opening experience as I learn more about scoliosis, back pain and other symptoms my patients may have. I’ve taken courses from … Read more
A pinched nerve can cause discomfort and debilitating pain. Depending on where the pinched nerve occurs in your body, this condition can affect your ability to work and carry out everyday tasks. However, with the help of a pinched nerve specialist, you may find relief from a pinched nerve without undergoing surgery. This article provides … Read more
When it comes to fall prevention and imbalance — it’s easy to become worried that one day, a fall may result in a terrible injury. You already feel yourself holding onto nearby objects for balance and you’re worried that with one wrong move, you could end up hurting yourself. Falls are one of the leading … Read more
Sports injuries can be a major setback for athletes, especially when they are serious enough to require surgery or long-term rehabilitation. Fortunately, there are several steps athletes can take to reduce their risk of injury and keep themselves healthy and active. In this blog post, we’ll discuss six ways to avoid sports injuries while staying … Read more
The teenage years are full of struggles and challenges already, and then some teens have the added trial of having scoliosis during this crucial time. As a parent, how do you make sure you are doing the best things for them? Sadly, the system is not set up to provide you with the best and … Read more
Scoliosis is very common in our world. Up to 3% of the population has scoliosis when they are children, and adult onset scoliosis is much more common than we realize! (can be up to 25% of the aging population) Chances are you know someone who has scoliosis…even if they might not. So, the good news, … Read more
