by Impact Physical Therapy | Jul 21, 2022 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain
Now that summer has finally arrived here in the Northwest, it is time to get outside and be active. Yardwork, backpacking, hiking, and kayaking are all great summer activities and they do require some strength to be able to do effectively and efficiently. Your neck is...
by Impact Physical Therapy | May 13, 2021 | Aging & Active, Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Check your Exercise Form Quality matters. We consider this simple concept when purchasing a new automobile, house, or any other major purchase. Quality over quantity also is important when exercising to reduce your pain or improve your strength. It is essential to...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Apr 19, 2021 | Back Pain, Education, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Because You Have “Sitting Disease” Sitting disease? What is that? Although it may not be a formal medical diagnosis, millions of Americans are still experiencing this syndrome even before the stay-home orders of last year began. A sedentary lifestyle or “sitting...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Feb 26, 2021 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Because You’re Sleep Deprived! We all want more sleep. We likely all need more sleep. It’s no secret that nearly half of all American adults fail to sleep at least 7 hours per night. It’s no surprise that over one-third of people report “poor quality” of their sleep...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Jan 15, 2021 | Aging & Active, Back Pain, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Because You Need to be Stronger! 2020 has finally come and gone. But that nagging shoulder or back pain is now getting in the way of your New Year’s resolution to be more active. You may have thought the past 6+ months of rest allowed the injury to heal and let the...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Aug 13, 2020 | Back Pain, Balance, Education, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief, Uncategorized
We all know strengthening our core is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Many of our patients at Impact come with questions about the best ways to improve their core or ways to avoid injuring themselves with their core workouts. A common concept to...