What is dry needling? Trigger point dry needling treats myofascial pain. What then is myofascial pain, you ask? “Myofascial” has two parts. “Myo” refers to muscles, and “fascia” refers to the tissues that connect your muscles. Sometimes, everyone’s muscles get...
Life can seem pretty hectic right about now. Eight months ago, a pandemic shut down our usual lives, some of us were thrown into a work from home situation. We had to pull together a makeshift workstation where we hoped we could get some work done. Unfortuantely,...
About half of all Americans develop some type of musculoskeletal issue that lasts more than 3 months. But unfortunately, only about 9.58% of the people who could benefit from physical therapy actually get treatment. Much of this stems from a lack of knowledge...
How to safely get started with weight training Are you hoping to get a healthier start this new year? If you want to feel stronger you are likely considering a weight training program but might be a little hesitant about getting started. While starting a new type of...
Patients who are referred to Forever Fit Physical Therapy and Wellness have common diagnoses such as arthritis and osteoporosis. What is the difference between the two? Let us find out! First, let’s break down the two terms of arthritis and osteoporosis. In the word...
Happy Foot Health Awareness Month! Foot pain is a common symptom of patients that come through our clinics here at Forever Fit Physical Therapy and Wellness. Common types of foot pain we treat here at our facility are: Plantar fasciitis - an inflammation of the...
March is Women’s History Month and we decided to give a well-deserved spotlight to the “Mother of Physical Therapy”, Mary McMillan! Mary McMillan began practicing in physical therapy when it was first introduced in 1918 at Walter Reed hospital in Washington...
The winter olympics are right around the corner and a common, well-known winter sport is snowboarding! This invigorating sport is often compared to skiing, but the way you’re utilizing your body is quite different. For example, when skiing you are shifting from...
Often times we have patients enter our clinics who are displeased with their sleeping patterns when undergoing pain from their injury. According to various studies, sleep and pain are two components that can affect one another in a negative manner. Specifically,...
Hooray! The holiday season is here full of love, cheer, and foods you may not often consume on a day-to-day basis. One thing people may not know or understand, is certain foods can cause immediate inflammation, or swelling, after consumption. The inflammation will...