Are your joints starting to feel stiff lately? Do they ache more than usual? Have you noticed any clicks and cracks coming from your knees? If you’re struggling to put your finger on it and you’re not sure why it’s happening to you -chances are you’re not alone. Many people just like you are becomingContinue Reading »
The number one question I get as a physical therapist is, “Don’t I need an MRI to know what’s going on or what’s wrong?” Or stated, “Shouldn’t I get an MRI before coming in to see a physical therapist?” First of all, if you’re asking this question, then you are likely in pain, and secondContinue Reading »
Staying hydrated has been a popular theme around Simply Physio this time of the year. If you missed it, we wrote an article on the 5 Very Useful Secrets About Staying Hydrated Check out that article if you haven’t yet. We wanted to address the signs of dehydration and the harmful effects dehydration can have onContinue Reading »
Have you ever bought a house or gone through a home inspection? What would be a deal breaker? Often people ask- “So how is the foundation?” Why is the foundation so important or cracks in the foundation a potential deal breaker? It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, right? A poor foundation or cracks in theContinue Reading »
Knoxville and the surrounding area has some amazing places to enjoy in the warmer months, especially if you have some younger park-goers in your party. There are many public parks that are perfectly outfitted to cater to and entertain kids, and you’ll all have plenty of memories to keep when you leave. Carl Cowan Park:Continue Reading »
If you are someone who is actively taking steps towards living a healthier lifestyle, one of the first tips you might hear is: “drink more water.” A true statement? Absolutely. But not exactly helpful in nailing down the specifics of why our bodies must stay hydrated, specific guidelines around the type of water to drink, theContinue Reading »
Is this a familiar scenario for you? We are now 4 + months into the year and the whirlwind of life continues to swirl. There never seems to be enough time in the day to actually make progress on reaching your health goals, whether it be looking thinner and more attractive, feeling fitter stronger andContinue Reading »
So what does it mean if your knee pops and clicks?Does your knee pop and click 1st think in the AM, or when your getting up from a chair, or maybe when you are squatting down. Is this a bad thing? What if it doesn’t hurt, but just pops and clicks. The sounds our knees makeContinue Reading »
