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Megan Van Buren
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Did you know you can stretch and lengthen your nerves?
Did you know that similar to the benefits of stretching your muscles, stretching and lengthening your nerves also have their benefits? In...
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hayleytherrien
Mar 24, 20213 min read
Hydrotherapy: What is it and how might it help you?
What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy refers to the use of water in order to alleviate pain and improve function. It has been used...
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hayleytherrien
Mar 12, 20214 min read
Orthobiologics for Accelerated Healing
Orthobiologics are substances that can be used to accelerate healing of injuries. They are typically derived from biological substances...
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hayleytherrien
Mar 1, 20218 min read
Pain Relieving Energy Tech Devices
Pain medicine, rest, stretches, massage, CBD are some great methods used to treat pain, but have you ever considered using the power of...
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Megan Van Buren
Feb 1, 20214 min read
Book Review: "Adding Insight to Injury"by Jamie Bovay, DPT
Summary Adding Insight to Injury: The Ultimate Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim the Life You Love is a book designed to help ensure...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Jan 4, 20214 min read
Dry needling vs. Acupuncture? What is the difference and which is right for you?
What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? There are many similarities between the two, but each is a unique technique...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Dec 29, 20204 min read
The Best Way to Cut Out Added Sugar? Prepare Your Own Food
Preparing your own food can be a great way to cut down on added salt and sugars.
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Megan Van Buren
Dec 17, 202018 min read
A Case Against Sugar: Interview with Functional Nutritionist, Julie Olson
Many chronic health problems that Americans face is preventable, and the recipe for that is relatively simple coming down to proper food...
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hayleytherrien
Dec 4, 20208 min read
Yoga for Low Back Pain
Is getting through your day a real pain in the back? Low back pain is a common issue for many Americans—it is estimated that 70% of...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Book Review: Relax into Yoga for Chronic Pain
Book Review: Relax Into Yoga for Chronic Pain is an 8-week workbook for managing chronic pain. It incorporates pain science education, mindf
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Nov 27, 20204 min read
When Can I Start Doing (insert activity here) Again? A Guide to Activity Progression
Pain creates a complex relationship with activity. My patients who are athletes are sometimes the most difficult ones because they are...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Nov 9, 20207 min read
Is Sugar Bad? How the Western Diet Affects Inflammation
“Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates (400 BCE) Introduction Written by Hayley Therrien and Lizzy...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Oct 1, 20204 min read
Sleep Series Part 3: Sleep and Athletic Performance
Introduction written by Sara Small. Sara played Division 1 collegiate soccer at Wake Forest University and the University of Arkansas...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Sleep Series Part 2: Best Sleeping Positions for Low Back Pain
Sleep and low back pain (LBP) can be a catch-22. Having LBP can cause difficulties with falling asleep and staying asleep while not...
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Megan Van Buren
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Impacting Microcirculation to Improve Performance, Pain Relief, and Overall Health
In my journey to learn about as many techniques for pain management as possible, I have been introduced to some medical devices that are...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Sleep Series Part 1: How Can I Sleep Better?
Most have of us are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, or even if we are getting "enough hours”, we do not feel refreshed when...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Sep 9, 20203 min read
I Want It NOW! Instant Gratification and the Opioid Crisis
The Crisis of Instant Gratification Introduction by Megan Van Buren In our modern world, we are groomed to value instant gratification...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Sep 1, 20202 min read
Looking for Affordable Methods to Manage Your Pain? Drink More H2O!
What is so special about drinking water? Water makes up about 60% of our body. Water is necessary for cells, tissue and organs to work...
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Megan Van Buren
Aug 26, 20204 min read
How can you control pain and disease through gut health and your microbiome management?
“You are what you eat” should it be “You are what’s in your gut”. Check out our podcast on how gut health and the microbiome help with...
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Lizzy Boshears, PT, DPT
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Self-Massage and Simple Stretches for At-Home Pain Relief
These require little to no equipment and can be performed at home or in the office. Equipment used: · 36” Foam Roller PE Foam (We used...
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