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 to be stretched. This is called working on your “flexibility or...
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 have arthritis? Well, they just feel because their parent, sibling,...
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 fresh and leave our failures in the past. The Christmas season is behind...
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...
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...
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...
