Do you have wonderful memories as a youth athlete? Maybe it was church T-ball, Collierville Rec soccer, the first tackle football game, cheering on your classmates, or trying out for a varsity team. We want our own children to experience this same joy and excitement....
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Lower Back Stretches to Reduce Pain
Lower back pain can be a debilitating and painful condition. Believe it or not, staying physically active may be the most effective way to soothe or prevent it. Here are some simple stretches you can do to help ease your pain — and if you need a customized routine and...
10 Strategies for Increased Energy this Summer
Did you start the summer excited about all the things you would do in the warm, sunny weather? Or perhaps you have travel planned or are busy with a house full of kids out of school. The problem I am hearing now that we are about half way through the season, is that...
5 Flip Flop Rules to Prevent Foot Pain
Now that school is out and summer is upon us, it is time to get a pedicure and allow my toes to enjoy the freedom of flip flops. The problem is, new aches and pains arise when I ditch the support of my sneakers for the comfort of summer footwear. Why does my body make...
Living with Arthritis
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. There are many ways you can ease the pain, and physical therapy is the most effective. Along with our expert...
Need physical therapy? 3 key questions your PT will ask
If you are new to physical therapy, you may not know what distinguishes an excellent clinic from others. There are several factors, but one of the first you can assess and evaluate comes in the questions the physical therapist will ask you. This article gives you an...
Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting’
Medical professionals have a duty of care to treat every patient and client equally, but it does not always happen. It can be incredibly disheartening to put all of your trust in a doctor, specialist, or medical expert only to be dismissed or misdiagnosed. Instead of...
10 Best Apps for Your Overall Health
It has never been easier to find online tools and resources to assist your health and wellbeing journey. And it has never been so confusing, also! Most of us can get caught up in an endless pattern of searching and researching when we have better things to do....
Top 10 Foods For Exercise Recovery
A little soreness with a workout is bearable. . . maybe even pleasant if it’s a reminder of how hard you worked the day before. However, some aches and pains that are more intense or don’t seem to go away quickly enough. This can limit both your ability and motivation...
10 Tips to Easily Maximize Exercise Recovery
What you do after the gym matters just as much as what you did during your workout. That’s because the post workout recovery period is a time when your body builds lean muscle mass and repairs any damage. If you shortchange yourself, you could wind up decreasing...