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Jul 12, 2021
2 min

Top Tips to Combat Ankle Stiffness

We treat so many different issues and ailments at The Green Room, and one of these is ankle pain and stiffness. This is most often seen in ankles that have been sprained several times in the past, but may also be seen in those who have arthritis, Achilles tendon issues, flat feet, among other diagnoses. Here are some of our top tips to combat ankle stiffness, regardless of what's causing it. 1. Ankle Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises while sitting: These include ankle

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You don't get old and stiff, you get stiff...then old

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Jul 7, 2021
2 min

You don't get old and stiff, you get stiff...then old

Have you ever heard the old adage "old and stiff?" Well, have you ever thought that it's the stiffness that causes the old"ness" and not always the old that causes the stiffness? Well, of course with aging comes a certain amount of stiffening and tightening that you didn't have when you were 20. But this is all relative. Do you ever see those pictures or videos of people in their 70's running or lifting weights, or doing yoga? I bet they don't feel as old as those 50 yea

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Jun 28, 2021
4 min

The Sad Truth Behind Healthcare

Anyone who reads my blog posts knows I usually try to keep things light, fun, and informative, but I'm going to bring it down to a darker level today, so proceed at your own risk. This will start out a little negative, but I promise I'll turn it around at the end. According to the numbers, a little more than half of the patients who come in to our clinic enter in through "Direct Access," a law in NYS that says you can refer yourself directly to a Physical Therapist without

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What is Women's Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Could I Benefit?

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Jun 25, 2021
2 min

What is Women's Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Could I Benefit?

The pelvic floor refers to the muscles that support your reproductive and urinary tract. These muscles attach to your pelvis and to your tailbone and sacrum. In addition to providing support, they also help you control bladder and bowel function. When these muscles aren’t working properly, you may experience pain and other symptoms that interfere with daily functions, urinary continence, and sexual function. Pelvic Floor Physical therapy can help ease pain and associated s

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What is a Rotator Cuff and Why does is Hurt so Much?

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Jun 20, 2021
3 min

What is a Rotator Cuff and Why does is Hurt so Much?

Rotator cuff and other shoulder pain is way up on the list of diagnoses we see in the clinic every day. It seems that everyone has or knows someone with a rotator cuff problem. Someone who's had therapy, has had surgery, has had a tear, or a Cortisone shot. So, what exactly is the rotator cuff and why does it give so many people so many problems? Let's start with What the Rotator cuff is exactly The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that all start on and under your scap

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I'm Getting Older... Summer Activity Tips

thegreenroompt

Jun 17, 2021
3 min

I'm Getting Older... Summer Activity Tips

For the first several years in my profession as a PT after graduating with my Doctorate in 2008, I couldn't relate too much to my patients. I was young, active, healthy, training for and running half-marathons and marathons and obstacle races. I felt great and barely ever warmed up or stretched. I could blast through workouts, spin classes, and runs without an issue. I treated patients day in and day out with a variety of injuries...strains, sprains, post-surgery, muscle

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thegreenroompt

Jun 12, 2021
3 min

5 Tips to Reduce Knee Pain

Knee pain is something we see a lot here in the clinic. Here are some basic tips that can help you to keep your knees as healthy as possible to prevent pain from starting in the first place, plus help alleviate that pain when you're having it. For a more detailed report, you can request our free e-book on managing knee pain by clicking here: https://www.thegreenroomptny.com/events-and-offers Wear supportive shoes/take care of your feet. If you spend all day on your feet, o

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The Connection Between Neck Pain and Headaches

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Jun 8, 2021
2 min

The Connection Between Neck Pain and Headaches

Every week, we see several patients in the clinic for treatment of headaches and migraines. People are surprised to know there are ways other than medication to manage persistent, chronic, or intermittent headaches and migraines. But the truth is that due to the fact that there is a strong connection between neck pain, muscle spasm, and/or myofascial tension causing these symptoms, Physical Therapy can be a great way to alleviate even the most pesky headaches and migraines.

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Jun 1, 2021
3 min

Herniated Disc...Do I need surgery?

We get this question a lot in Physical Therapy. Sometimes it is from someone who suspects they might have a herniated disc in their neck or back. Sometimes it is from someone who was just diagnosed on MRI with a herniated disc. So, do you need surgery for a disc herniation? This is a great question. In general, the answer is...No. It is well documented that disc herniations can and will regress and resolve on their own. It can take a while, think 6 months or more. But

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thegreenroompt

Jun 1, 2021
1 min

Something You Should Ask Yourself

As many of you know, I enjoy pondering all things PT, pain management, function, health, and wellness. During one of my ponderings, I realized that most people fall into one of two camps: The people who take better care of their car than they do themselves The people who take better care of themselves (or just as good) as they do their car Which one are you? If your car has a dent or scratch, do you take it in to get worked on? If you have a new ache or stiffness that's not

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Research Takeaways for Managing your Lower Back Pain

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May 25, 2021
3 min

Research Takeaways for Managing your Lower Back Pain

We recently started a monthly clinical review meeting here at The Green Room PT, including review of the latest research and manual techniques on a different topic each month, and having each therapist share what they found so that our practice can stay up-to-date with the latest research and clinical practice recommendations. This past month, the topic was Lower back pain. Below, I will summarize some of the key findings from all of our research: 1. Based on a study or 753,

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What is Myofascial release and could you benefit?

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May 19, 2021
2 min

What is Myofascial release and could you benefit?

In order to determine if you're someone who would benefit from myofascial release, it helps to first know what fascia actually is. Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial sys

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May 11, 2021
3 min

Bad Habits to Break NOW

In our profession, us therapists sometime take for granted the daily habits that we naturally incorporate into our routine that help keep our bodies feeling mobile and healthy. But, we DO know off the top of our heads what NOT to do, and I'd like to share some of those with you today! Sitting for longer than 30 minutes at a time. This is a top bad habit. I'm sure you've heard the "sitting is the new smoking." This is true in many ways. Sitting for prolonged periods can c

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Apr 27, 2021
2 min

What you Need to Know about Fear Avoidance Behavior

Have you ever heard of "fear avoidance behavior?" If you're not a rehab therapist, movement specialist, or someone interested in pain science, then odds are, you haven't. But if you are one of the MANY people dealing with chronic pain, it's something you should know about. Fear Avoidance Behavior basically works in this way: When a person is injured, they begin to associate the pain and injury with the activity that caused it, and they will avoid that activity – and other a

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Apr 13, 2021
2 min

In Pain and Told to Just Wait it Out, or Worse, You're Just Old?

We hear it ALL. THE. TIME. "I went to my Doctor with a pain complaint, and they told me I am just old, or it should just go away on it's own. Give it 4-6 months." Maybe ice it a little, heat it a little, take some Ibuprofen or Aleve. Sound familiar? So 4-6 months goes by and guess what? You're still in pain! But why?? Logic would say that whatever actually GOT you in pain in the first place is still there and hasn't changed just by waiting it out. This goes for back pr

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Feb 6, 2021
3 min

What to do if You're Struggling with Back Pain

By: Dr. Carleigh Rosenburg, PT, DPT If you’re reading this post, it’s likely you’ve had back pain at some point in your life. In fact, the CDC reports that in the United States, 25% of the population could say that they’ve had low back pain in just the last 3 months. Back pain can be generally divided into 3 categories based on when your pain started: Acute Back Pain: Pain lasting less than 4 weeks Subacute Back pain: Pain lasting somewhere between 4 and 12 weeks Chronic ba

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Feb 1, 2021
3 min

Chronic Use of Over the Counter (OTC) Pain Medications

December 13, 2020 www.thegreenroomptny.com thegreenroompt@outlook.com Many people out there pop over the counter pain medications on a regular basis for their pain, headaches, and arthritis. It’s easy, it seems to help most of the time, and for what seems like forever, it has been made out to be a safe way to manage pain and symptoms. However, studies in recent years have shown worrisome side-effects of taking over the counter (OTC) pain medications Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Feb 1, 2021
6 min

Running Injury? Don't let it keep you Sidelined!

I’m assuming you’re reading this blog post because you’re a runner. And you’re either dealing with an injury right now or you’re trying your best to prevent one. Maybe you’re haunted with past injuries or have a big race coming up and are trying your dambedest to prevent one before the big day. Well, you’ve come to the right place. First, I’ll start with a quick intro so you know what makes me qualified to discuss running injuries. My name is Dr. Ashley Bertorelli, Doct

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Feb 1, 2021
2 min

Managing Arthritis

The CDC reports that about 23% of all adults in the US have arthritis, that’s about 54 million Americans with joint pain. While there are different types of arthritis, the most common symptoms for all types include pain, swelling, muscle soreness, and stiffness in various joints. The joint pain can be pretty uncomfortable, and a lot of people with osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that attacks the cartilage as well as the joint as a whole, will get joint replacement surgery

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Feb 1, 2021
3 min

New Injury? ER vs. Ortho Urgent Care vs. Physical Therapy

June, 2020 www.thegreenroomptny.com thegreenroompt@outlook.com It seems as though recently, I have had this same conversation with many of my patients, maybe 10 times in the past 2-3 weeks. So I thought... here is a topic that could use more public education and guidance, perhaps now is a good time to break my 2-year blog writing drought. The hot topic of conversation has been this: So I have an acute injury. Maybe I "pulled out my back", sprained an ankle, had a bad fall, or

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