Having good posture is something that is very overlooked in this day and age and should definitely be given a lot more attention. When you have bad posture, it can affect a lot of other areas of your life and cause a lot more health problems than you should have. This is why preventing issues [...]
Your back is used in nearly every activity you do. After all, there is a reason for the saying “lift with your legs, not your back.” The back is beautifully constructed, consisting of approximately seventy-seven muscles that work in unison to allow you to move about as freely as you do. Playing sports or doing [...]
It is no surprise that your body reflects what you eat. This is why it is so important for your physical and mental health that you eat and drink well. When you limit yourself to junk food, you are not giving your body the proper nutrients or energy it needs to make it through the [...]
Learning to dive is an essential part of becoming an overall, well rounded swimmer. There are many intricacies to diving and it is important that you learn how to dive properly; otherwise you are putting yourself at risk for serious injury. With the 2016 Olympics going on right now, we will all be watching the [...]
Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY Suffering from lower back pain? You’re not alone. Lower back pain is a very common condition and the causes amongst individuals tends to vary greatly, but that does not mean you should have suffer with pain. Advance Physical Therapy offers a variety of services targeting lower back pain and we [...]
Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY As people age, exercise and rehabilitation becomes even more important. It is important for people in the age bracket of 70 years and older to do their best to maintain their strength because of how much it can help them in everyday life. The benefits of physical therapy are countless [...]
Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY Arthritis can be very painful and uncomfortable. With the heat of the summer upon us, having arthritis can make it difficult to get outside and do the fun activities you love. If you struggle with arthritis and want to hinder its’ side effects as much as possible so that you [...]
Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY Muscle cramps can occur for many reasons at many different times. Cramps are caused by involuntary and forcibly contracted muscles that do not relax, and surprisingly, they do not always happen when working out. Different measures can be put into place to care for and reduce the chances of getting [...]
Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY The term Juvenile Arthritis is not a specific disease, as it actually is an umbrella term for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that develop in people who are under the age of 16. Juvenile arthritis affects approximately 300,000 children across the United States. Arthritis tends to be [...]
Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY In the summer, many people begin to get more active than they usually are all year. Whether they are inspired by the beautiful weather or they are motivated to maintain their beach body, the desire to getting active is important is the first step. Prior to beginning any sort of [...]
