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Dec 7, 2021
4 min

PT Myth Busters: MRI Edition

One of the biggest myths we see in PT is that MRI findings will fully explain a patient’s pain or physical symptoms. Or that if a patient has an MRI, we will then know exactly why the patient is having the pain that they're having. That may be true in some cases, but studies are finding a lot of “abnormal” findings in routine MRI’s of pain-free individuals. (Big shout out to our Dr. Stephanie Soto for summarizing References 1 and 3 below). Here are some examples: A review

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Stay out of the Nursing Home

thegreenroompt

Dec 3, 2021
5 min

4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Stay out of the Nursing Home

I’ll admit it, the title of this blog post probably, no definitely, sounds a bit dramatic. But as a PT of almost 14 years now, and as someone who has treated patients from babies to those over the age of 100 in multiple medical settings, I’ve been able to see the bigger picture. I also spent several years of my PT career working in a Short-term rehab and Nursing Home, where I treated patients who end up needing 24/7 care. I feel a moral obligation to share the following in

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thegreenroompt

Nov 27, 2021
4 min

Simple Solutions for Foot Pain

Foot pain is something we see and treat in the clinic every day. It can be very debilitating, after all you do need your feet to get around! It is one of those areas of the body that we can easily take for granted until there is something going on with them. I personally experienced this when I developed plantar fasciitis a few years ago. I never thought much about my feet or foot health until I couldn’t get out of bed without foot pain. Luckily for me I do what I do, an

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What Are Signs of My Sciatica Improving?

thegreenroompt

Nov 17, 2021
5 min

What Are Signs of My Sciatica Improving?

Sciatica is something that many of our patients coming into The Green Room Physical Therapy suffer with, but how do you know when your sciatica/sciatic pain is improving? For many people, sciatic pain can be some of the worst pain they’ve ever felt. When sciatica is at its worst, relief can seem unlikely and nothing will seem to help… So the idea of your sciatic pain getting better is a huge relief for those that struggle with it. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is not a diagnos

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thegreenroompt

Nov 10, 2021
4 min

Why Do My Joints Click?

Clicking joints are something that concerns many of us, especially the patients at The Green Room Physical Therapy … But what is the cause of it and why does it happen? A joint that decides to ‘pop’ or make a clicking sound can sometimes feel worrying, especially as you get older. I’m sure that we’ve all moved at least once and felt our joints making a clicking noise whether this was in your knees, back, shoulders, or even knuckles. The main thing to understand is that, more

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Your Physical Therapist as a Primary Care Provider

thegreenroompt

Nov 3, 2021
3 min

Your Physical Therapist as a Primary Care Provider

I’ve been a Physical Therapist now for over 13 years, and I have my fair share of lifelong patients, those who aren’t seeing me weekly forever so to speak, but who call me up once or twice a year, or once every two years, whenever they are having a new or different body ache, pain, or injury. They aren’t sure what it is, whether or not they should be concerned, and they want a trusted opinion. Sometimes we talk it out on the phone, but lots of times they come into the clini

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My Infant Was Diagnosed With Torticollis, Now What?

thegreenroompt

Oct 27, 2021
2 min

My Infant Was Diagnosed With Torticollis, Now What?

What is Torticollis? Torticollis is the tightening of neck muscles that causes your infant to tilt or turn their head to one side. They may have a flat spot on the back of their head, from being in the same position for the majority of time. Identifying Torticollis in your infant Look at your infant while they are lying on their backs on a flat surface (crib, changing table, floor). Are they tilting their head to one side? Does their head seem a bit flatter on one side? Ar

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thegreenroompt

Oct 21, 2021
3 min

Everything is Connected

“Everything is connected.” We all hear this a lot. It’s a little cliché. But most times, it is very true. And in the medical field, it is very true. Dr. Charlene and I took an advanced Pelvic Floor evaluation and treatment course this past weekend, and this theme was something that came up often. In the process of evaluating and treating the pelvis, it is important to also check on a number of other things: spine mobility, spine stability, breathing patterns, hip strength

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The Secret that Top Shoe Companies Don’t Want you to Know

thegreenroompt

Oct 13, 2021
4 min

The Secret that Top Shoe Companies Don’t Want you to Know

Have you spent a lot of time and money researching sneakers and shoes? Have you bought one pair of running sneakers, just to decide later that you don’t like them and end up buying a different pair? Then maybe rinse and repeat a few times? Well, what if you can turn any and all of your pairs of shoes or sneakers into a pair that works for you and your body, that you can keep, use, and enjoy? That is the awesome magic of custom foot orthotics. Since they replace the existi

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Chronic Hip Pain: A Commentary and Case Study

thegreenroompt

Oct 6, 2021
3 min

Chronic Hip Pain: A Commentary and Case Study

"September 29, 2021 I started PT at The Green Room in early June. I had constant pain in my right hip that had progressively had gotten worse over the last couple of years. I was sure I needed a hip replacement. My Orthopedist’s evaluation concluded it was all soft tissue/muscular and there wasn’t a quick fix for the pain. I read Dr. Ashley’s blog about Myofascial release therapy and inquired if it might help me. I immediately started that therapy with Debbie once or twice a

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6 Healthy Bladder Tips for Less Leaking, Urge, and Discomfort

GRPT

Sep 29, 2021
4 min

6 Healthy Bladder Tips for Less Leaking, Urge, and Discomfort

Did you know that PTs can be trained in evaluating and treating the Pelvic Floor? One of the top conditions seen in Pelvic Floor PT is bladder dysfunction, and this can present in a number of ways, whether it be partial or full incontinence, leaking, urine retention, urinary frequency, pain with urination, or a combination of these. Did you know that there is a lot you can do to improve your bladder health, and reduce your symptoms? Chances are you didn’t know, because no

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The Very Important Difference Between Common and Normal

GRPT

Sep 22, 2021
2 min

The Very Important Difference Between Common and Normal

Have you ever had a bodily issue and wondered if it is normal? Maybe you have back pain and you talk to 4 of your friends, at least half of whom concur, “Yes, I have back pain, too! It’s really annoying, I guess that’s what happens when you get old.” Or when you turn 40. Or something along those lines. Then you reach the conclusion, okay I guess this is normal. But GUESS WHAT?! What if “Normal” isn’t NORMAL? What if “Normal” is COMMON, but abnormal? Putting this differ

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GRPT

Sep 15, 2021
3 min

What Messages Are You Sending Yourself?

Anyone who has dealt with a health issue or injury may have already figured out that there is a direct connection between the mind and the body. It does make sense when you think about it, our body doesn’t do much without our brain telling it what to do. But, the deliberate, conscious messages we send ourselves also make an impact on our overall health and mobility. For example, one thing we hear a lot from patients is something along the lines of “my stupid knee” or “my br

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Should you be Concerned about your Bone Health?

GRPT

Sep 9, 2021
3 min

Should you be Concerned about your Bone Health?

By: Dr. Stephanie Soto The quick answer is YES! But, some people should be more concerned than others, especially if you have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes our body to lose bone or stops our body from making enough bone. This can lead to brittle or frail bones, placing someone at a big risk of a fracture!1 If you haven’t been diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia, here are a few risk factors that may help you decid

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Walking, the Most Underrated Form of Exercise

GRPT

Sep 2, 2021
3 min

Walking, the Most Underrated Form of Exercise

Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise and the health benefits are endless. Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise. It’s simple, free, and one of the best ways to get more active, become healthier, and lose weight without too much effort. What are the main benefits of walking? Strengthen the heart – Based on a meta-analysis, Zheng and colleagues estimate walking for a minimum of 30 minutes a day, five days a week can help reduce your risk of coronar

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GRPT

Aug 24, 2021
3 min

Pro Tips for Easing Constipation

Did you know that Physical Therapists can receive special training for evaluating and treating Pelvic Floor conditions? When you’re dealing with an issue such as constipation, you don’t necessary (or ever) think about calling a Physical Therapist. But indeed, there are Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists trained in managing and treating a variety of conditions including constipation, Pelvic floor pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, and much more. In today’s blog article, I’m

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Top 4 Things NOT to do When You're Having Back Pain

GRPT

Aug 20, 2021
3 min

Top 4 Things NOT to do When You're Having Back Pain

Back pain is the #1 thing we see in PT. It is estimated that at least 80% of the adult population will struggle with back pain at some point in their lives, and many of these people have recurring or chronic back pain. Research and medical advice have changed a ton over the years in regards to management of back pain. I don’t know if any of you are old enough to remember this, but they used to actually hospitalize and put people on traction for days at a time who were expe

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Light Therapy as a Natural Management Option for Chronic Conditions

GRPT

Aug 13, 2021
2 min

Light Therapy as a Natural Management Option for Chronic Conditions

Including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, skin conditions, and poor sleep Most people think of a Physical Therapist as someone who helps people recover from car accidents, work injuries, and surgeries. In fact, we do so much more. The definition of Physical Therapy is “the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods…rather than by drugs or surgery.” In this article, I will be discussing our use of Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, or

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thegreenroompt

Jul 19, 2021
2 min

Does Stress Cause Pain?

The most common complaint from anyone coming in for PT is usually pain of some sort. Sometimes we treat just weakness, or just balance, or just dizziness, etc. But most often, we are working with people who just don’t want to be in pain anymore and who want to do what they want to without pain. If you are someone living with pain, you may or may not have already found this connection, but stress aggravates pain levels. There is pain science that describes this, neuroscienc

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Why Balance Declines with age and What to do About it

thegreenroompt

Jul 14, 2021
3 min

Why Balance Declines with age and What to do About it

Did you know that balance starts to decline slowly in your 40's or 50's and most people don't even think about it until they fall? Each year, millions of older adults fall and it is estimated that one in four older adults fall each year, but less than half tell their Doctor. Balance can slowly deteriorate as a result of slowly declining senses, the reducing ability to process and integrate input from the outside world and body senses, and overall loss of strength and mobilit

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