Is Craniosacral Therapy Safe For Babies?
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) can be a safe technique for babies when it is performed by a trained specialist such as the Physical Therapists here at ABove Physical Therapy. We have been applying this relatively new treatment method to infants who have any of the following: underwent a difficult delivery nursing / feeding problems colic teething…
13 Fall Prevention Exercises For Older A...
Many of our older patients who come in to see us at ABove Physical Therapy, are coming in because of an injury they had due to a fall. We are grateful for their visits but we also know that many of these falls could have been prevented. Common factors such as decreased vision, medications, sinus…
Is Pilates Good For Your Back?
Anyone who suffers from back pain is always on the hunt for the thing or things that will relieve their pain. The number of pain relievers and gadgets that are available to combat all forms of back pain seems endless. And what may work for one person, doesn’t necessarily work for another. Which makes sense, after…
Is Pilates Good For Toning Your Body?
Pilates has many benefits, one of which is body toning. Performing the Pilates exercises, you can build toned muscles without building bulk (unlike strength training). The goal of Pilates is to create long, strong muscles which in turn give your body more flexibility and toned muscles. Pilates is a system of therapeutic exercises that are…
Improve Your Golf Swing With Gyrotonic®
The Gyrotonic® training for golfers is a wonderful and very effective way to improve flexibility, strength and overall cardiovascular fitness. In case you don’t know what the Gyrotonic® program is, let me explain. It’s a training / exercise method using a specific set of tools (gyrotonic machine) and it’s accessories. It focuses on rotation and…
Why Does My Jaw Lock When I Yawn?
If you have experienced jaw pain and tightness after yawning, know that you are not alone. The culprit is more than likely TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) and it affects about 10 million Americans. If you are asking yourself, “Why does my jaw lock when I yawn?” – Basically, if the muscles around the temporomandibular joints…
Does Dry Needling Help Migraines?
In short, the answer is yes, dry needling can help to relieve the symptoms of migraines. “Scientific studies on dry needling are limited, though the body of research is growing. So far, some research has been positive. A study published in 2013 showed that dry needling was more effective than a placebo treatment.” – Medical…
The Best Stretches For Low Back Pain
More and more adults are suffering from low back pain and more often than not it is chronic back pain that they can’t seem to get rid of. This of course can be frustrating and impedes your quality of life. As a result of this, my low back pain patients often have difficulty enjoying family…
What Can I Do To Relieve Stomach Pain?
Stomach pain is experienced by so many these days. Life is stressful and hectic. We have active lives and the body accumulates many bumps and bruises over the years. Perhaps you have tried medication, dieting, and stretching to help take away the pain with no success. Sometimes these solutions bring a very short-term relief and…
How To Perform Kegel Exercises
The purpose of Kegel exercises are to make your pelvic floor muscles stronger. These muscles are the ones that support your uterus, bladder, small intestine and your rectum. If you are one of the thousands of women who are dealing with urinary incontinence (or other pelvic floor problems) you should be doing Kegel exercises on…
