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The # 1 best thing I have going on right now!
A little over 2 years ago I started Simply Physio. This was a huge step of faith for myself, my wife, and my family. My wife, Faith, and I met in Chattanooga back in 2007. I was fresh out of...
Can Physical Therapy Help Your Headache- Take this quiz to find out…
Headache Quiz- Can Physical Therapy Help? Headaches and migraines can be debilitating. I have had a few migraines in my life and man do they shut me down. I tend to get my migraines when I’m...
The ONE Thing That Makes Sciatica Worse And What To Do About It
One day your cleaning up around the kitchen and you bend over to get a cup out of the dishwasher and bam- the pain hits. It comes out of nowhere. A sharp stabbing pain in your back that makes it...
DIY Almond Milk- A Staple For Our Family!
Have you heard that Whole Foods is adding make your own almond milk stations in their stores? Looks pretty cool, huh… especially when you market it in a nice, sleek set-up like in the picture. I...
Don’t Treat Back Pain with a Band-Aid
We’ve all been there… we’re reading the newspaper or opening the latest piece of mail and suddenly we cut our finger. Without hesitation we’re off to the kitchen for a Band-Aid. That’s all good and...
Why Stretching Doesn’t Always Help
When it comes to feeling stiff or hurt, most people assume that they need to work on moving the part of their body that feels tight. Conventional wisdom suggests that if something is tight, it needs...
Arthritis? Not to Worry
Almost every single day I interact with a person who “HAS” arthritis. They say it like it is a death sentence. Like they are doomed to pain and the inability to enjoy life. How does one know if they...
Favorites of 2018
The end of the year we often find ourselves reflecting on the past with hopeful anticipation for the coming year. I love this time of the year as it feels like we all get a clean slate to start...
Why Aches And Pains Feel Worse In Winter
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...
Do I Really Need An MRI?
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...