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We are a wellness clinic that provides physical therapy and NAET to all populations with experience in treating sprains, strains, work related injuries, motor vehicle collision injuries, surgeries, women's health, sensitivities and allergies.

09/27/2025

Breaking a bone is a big deal, but you already knew that. What you may not know, though, is what happens after the break: the four-stage healing process that our bodies undergo to fix the break.

Hematoma formation, or blood clot formation, within hours of the break. Blood vessels disrupted by the break flood the area and form a clot, which serves as a temporary structure to support the break. The hematoma also attracts immune cells that remove dead tissue and cause new tissue growth.

For the next 1-3 weeks, soft callus formation takes over. A protein called fibronectin, along with other growth factors, go to the break area and begin forming new soft tissues and blood vessels.

Bony callus formation is next, lasting several months. Osteoblasts (new bone cells) are made and fill in the bone matrix in each side of the break, eventually forming together to support the soft callus and overall bone structure.

Bone modeling finalizes the process in the years after the initial break. This process involves layering newly formed bone with older bone, absorbing tissue and replacing it until the bone is fully healed and regains its function.

09/21/2025

Hands are complicated things! They contain bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, vessels, and more that make our hands function! There are 19 bones, 34 muscles, 3 nerve groups, 2 groups of tendons, and 7 groups of ligaments in each hand!

With so much going on in our hands, it's important to take good care of them. One of the easiest way of hurting your hands is by doing repetitive tasks without taking breaks or stretching. If needed, wear protective gear, like padded gloves or wrist support.

If you have hand pain, or joint pain of any kind, give us a call, and we will help any way we can!

09/03/2025

Between students in class, employees in the office, and all of us on our phones, we have good reason to stretch our necks. Many of us spend too much time on our devices, and our posture suffers. Stretching our necks and backs can help with this, though!

By slowly making yes and no motions, we can ease some of the tension on our necks and relieve some neck pain.

The cat/cow motion popular in many yoga routines can help extend our spines and relax our back muscles.

Simply looking over each shoulder and holding this position, while keeping shoulders square ahead, can help our posture.

Remember, joint stiffness happens when we avoid movement. Staying active and flexible will help improve our posture and ease neck and back pain.

08/30/2025

If you’re reading this, you’re already using at least 12 muscles! These are the six tiny muscles in each of your eyes. They are the most active muscles in the human body, working constantly and moving more than 100,000 times a day.

They function in pairs; when one muscle pulls in a certain direction, its partner coordinates with it, allowing your eyes to glide smoothly. Each set of six muscles depends on three nerves to regulate function and control movement.

For you to read this post, you're putting a total of 12 muscles and 6 nerves to the test! And that's not even counting all the muscles and nerves in your hands, arms, neck, and more!

So, there may be a little more to scrolling Facebook than we think!
If you want to read more about eye muscles, here's a great resource: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/eye-muscles

08/20/2025

As the school year begins and sports start back up, there needs to be discussions about concussions. Every student-athlete has to go through some level of concussion training, but reminders are always important, especially for what should be done following a concussion.

If you or someone you know has suffered a concussion, make sure they get plenty of rest. Limit activities that require heavy concentration or high levels of focus. Speak with a healthcare provider about medicine for headaches or migraines, especially if they are long-lasting or frequent.

By paying attention to symptoms and following the recommendations of healthcare providers, we can minimize the potential risks of concussions, as well as the time spent in recovery. Stay safe, and have fun playing sports this school year!

08/13/2025

When you think of stretching, you probably picture someone bending in half with their legs locked and reaching for their toes. This type of stretching is static stretching. It's the most common type of stretching, but it isn't the most effective when it comes to athletic performance and muscle safety.

Dynamic stretching, the companion to static stretching, has been proven to reduce injuries and increase performance in athletes and non-athletes alike. Dynamic stretching is the active movement of joints and muscles, focusing on increasing circulation to target areas. For instance, dynamic stretching for a softball pitcher could involve windmilling their arms for 30 seconds, in order to loosen those muscles.

Dynamic stretching is best applied before workouts and athletic performance, while static stretching is better after; combining the two tactics can keep your joints and muscles at their best!

08/04/2025

Going to the gym can be a chore; it's hard to find the time to go, hard to know what to do when you get there, and even harder to make working out a habit. However, there's a big reward for those who regularly lift weights!

Among other benefits to mental and physical health, weightlifting significantly reduces the chances of mortality from all causes. These causes include heart disease, cancer, kidney failure, and more.

Research reported in the International Journal of Epidemiology (June 2024) states that any consistent amount of weightlifting reduces all-cause mortality, especially among women. So, next time going to the gym seems like a chore, keep these great health benefits in mind!

07/30/2025

We've brought this up a few times over the years, but it bears repeating: sleep is important! Without good sleep, all other healthy habits (such as balanced eating, consistent exercise, and staying hydrated) lose some of their effect.

After injuries or illnesses, sleep is an important step in recovery. While you sleep, your body can generate growth of important tissues at a more rapid pace. If you tear a muscle, good sleep can help the body repair it; if you are sick, your body will release proteins that boost your immune system; your body will even regulate your stress hormone (cortisol) while you sleep!

All of this to say, get your rest! Your body needs it!

06/23/2025

Picture this: you've committed to running a 5k, and you're going out for a training run. Shoes laced and headphones in, you start to jog, feeling as good about your run as you ever have. Within minutes, though, your foot begins to cramp, and you have no choice but to head home.

Foot cramps can be frustrating, debilitating, and painful (and usually a combination of all three). So why do they happen, and how can we avoid them?

First, make sure you have been drinking enough water. Dehydration is one of the leading causes of all muscle cramps. Second, make sure you are resting adequately! Too much exercise can overuse your muscles, causing them to cramp more easily. Finally, consider factors such as medical conditions or medication side effects, as these can contribute to muscle cramps.

If you are suffering from consistent and painful cramping, reach out to medical professionals!

06/17/2025

Yoga is something that many of us can be skeptical about. A lot of what's written and said about yoga can be strange or unfamiliar, but that shouldn't turn us away!

When performed correctly, yoga can help recovery from injuries and surgeries, improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, and ease symptoms of conditions like arthritis, anxiety, and back pain. Through breathing techniques, gentle movement, and guided relaxation, yoga therapy helps lower stress, improve sleep, boost energy, and build resilience.

Yoga routines can be tailored to you, which helps manage patient-specific symptoms and limit setbacks in recovery. So, if you're feeling brave and have the patience, consider giving yoga a try (with the proper supervision, of course)!

06/04/2025

Neck pain is one of the most prevalent and persistent types of pain, impacting over 203 million people worldwide! It's small wonder why--many of the causes of neck pain are staring us in the face (literally).

Bending the neck to look at smartphones or a desktop computer can cause the muscles in your neck to get weak. That’s when other muscles try to compensate, which can lead to neck pain or tension headaches.

The small muscles in the front of your neck, like the longus colli and longus capitis, play a big role in posture and neck stability. Training your deep cervical flexors with simple exercises like chin tucks can help reduce pain and improve posture. It’s a small fix that makes a big difference.

If your neck’s been feeling stiff or sore, these might be the muscles to focus on!

05/26/2025

Although there are technically three kinds of joints (cartilaginous, fibrous, and synovial), when we speak on joints, we typically are referring to synovial joints. Synovial joints, like our knees, shoulders, wrists, and elbows, allow our bodies movement and utility.

Of the synovial joints, we have six different types, all demonstrated in the graphic below. These various joints can get injured in different ways and have different strengths, but simple care tips for each remain the same: stretch before activity, use controlled movements during activity, and never push through an injury.

If you are suffering from joint pain, reach out to us or another medical professional! These injuries can be serious, and should be taken seriously.

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