by Alicia Cook | Jul 21, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Pain is not always a bad thing. In its simplest state, pain is the body’s mechanism of telling when harm is possible. If it hurts, don’t do it, right? If only it were truly that simple. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain is what occurs shortly after an injury... 
by Alicia Cook | Jul 16, 2021 | Massage, Uncategorized
Every ‘Body” and Everybody Deserves Massage As a practitioner who strives to build good rapport with each client, it’s important to engage in some conversation in order to begin to get to know one another. Asking questions is an easy, natural way to begin the process.... 
by Alicia Cook | Jul 14, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Demystifying Dry Needling Why is dry needling so popular? Dry needling is a treatment often used in physical therapy. It is growing in popularity because of its significant impact on reducing musculoskeletal symptoms. It is perhaps the most effective way we have to... 
by Alicia Cook | Jun 28, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Does a weak core cause back pain? The core has been given a bad reputation over the last 2 decades as the cause of low back pain. I wouldn’t recommend doing this but if you google “how to fix back pain”, you’ll find hundreds of thousands of references to core strength... 
by Alicia Cook | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized, Yoga
International Yoga Day International Yoga Day is June 21st, and I have to say I am really looking forward to it. I am not one to celebrate random holidays, so I have to admit I was a little skeptical of this celebration when it first appeared 7 years ago. I... 
by Alicia Cook | Jun 11, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
How Your Mid Back Influences Your Jaw Sounds strange right? You’ve probably heard “it’s all connected” when it comes to your body, but how does the health and mobility of your spine influence what’s happening at your jaw? Read more to find out! And even more, learn...