Shoes

Let’s Talk Shoes!

By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation

Is there a relationship between shoe choice and chronic pain?

It can certainly be difficult to connect the dots between those adorable shoes that complete your ensemble and the misery you feel within minutes of walking in them!

Chronic knee and back pain that is seemingly getting worse by the day,

Horse

Riding Wisdom from an Equestrian and PT, Part 2

“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!

Roller

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,

Meditation

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.

Squirrel Stretching

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,

Lounging Dog

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.

Healthy Food

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,

Fibromyalgia

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.