Get Back to Comfort with These Back Exercises – All of Which You Can Do at Home!
Are you feeling back pain after being quarantined to your home? You may be wondering, “Why is this? I’ve barely left the couch!” Well, therein lies the issue.
The sedentary lifestyle that I’m sure many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one may think – especially in the back.
Your body, quite simply, was made to move! With gyms and exercise classes closing down for the time being, it can be difficult to find the motivation to get your daily physical activity while sitting at home.
Read full blogI Lose My Balance All the Time – What Can I Do?
When was the last time you had your balance checked? No matter what age you are, your balance can always be improved – in fact, even those who do not live with a balance or gait disorder cans still suffer from balance-related injuries that occur from poor posture or reflexes.
However, if you frequently notice an imbalance, dizziness, or unsteadiness that makes you feel as if you may fall over at any given time, it is a sign that you may be living with a balance or gait disorder.
Read full blogHow Can a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Help Me?
At Hands-On Physical Therapy, we are happy to say we have some of the most dedicated and advances Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists in Astoria, NY. If you are unsure about what a CSCS does, they work with athletes to improve their performance, achieve their goals, and prevented injuries.
Working with a CSCS can help you reach your peak performance, whether you’re recovering from an injury or trying to strengthen your skills. They are dedicated not only in helping you reach your goals, but also in helping you develop new ones.
Read full blogHands-On Physical Therapy Can Help With Vertigo & Dizziness
We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy – as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling. You may even experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.
Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a quite literal imbalance in your body.
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