“Riding horses can be very therapeutic for your back because it helps with the movement and the flexibility in your spine.” Watch for more juicy info about how Physical Therapy can help YOU become a better rider!
Riding Wisdom from an Equestrian and PT, Part 1
“Physical Therapy can help you with many exercises in flexibility, core strength, knee strength, leg strength, posture, in order for you to become a better rider.”
Rollers to the Rescue
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Like a pastry chef, rolling dough to even out the consistency, sometime muscles need the same TLC. In fact, foam rolling can be just what the doctor ordered—much needed relief to an ache or pain.
Most of us in physical therapy,
Feeling Dizzy? Let’s Get a Handle on Vertigo (VIDEO).
If you’re feeling dizzy in the noodle, we can help you here at Strive! The world won’t stop spinning, but YOU can. We’ll show you how.
Celebrate that Vessel with Physical Fitness
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
These days, many are eager to load up on golden nuggets of wisdom on how to become as healthy as possible. Boosting our immune system and celebrating the grand, miraculous vessel that is the human form is certainly NOT a waste of time and energy.
Celebrate that Vessel with Stretching
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
You managed to squeeze in time to exercise. Bravo! You’re done now, right? Not so fast. So often we often skip the post-workout stretching. But did you know that stretching is JUST as important as the main event? Stretching not only provides an opportunity to cool down,
True Wellness
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Of all that we desire in life, a healthy immune system should be top priority! If nothing else, COVID19 has taught us the importance of physical health in our overall wellness journey. Almost every time we turn on the TV, experts are telling us that the healthiest among us have the best outcomes.
Eating your way to Better Health
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Does my diet have an impact on how I feel? You betcha! A healthy, balanced diet is consistently shown to improve health. If you want to boost your overall health and immunity, the research is clear. Eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals,
Thriving Beyond Fibromyalgia
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Ouch! Do you suffer from fibromyalgia? Unfortunately, a simple blood test will not show this condition, which makes it particularly difficult to diagnose. To make things worse, many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to other diseases/conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, which can also be accompanied by mysterious pain.
Piriformis Syndrome: A Pain in the Butt! – By Dr. Louise Bullard
Have you been having a pain in the butt?
Piriformis syndrome is when the piriformis muscle is inflamed. The piriformis muscle is a thick band like muscle that runs diagonally across the buttocks region. This muscle gets inflamed from certain things such as carrying a wallet in your back pocket,