Belly breathing: This breathing technique will allow you to maximize your oxygen intake while you are running. This technique works by contracting the diaphragm which creates space in your chest allowing your lungs to expand to take in more oxygen. The best way to get a feel for belly breathing is to practice this before [...]
Many of you are working from home and it is important that you are sitting the correct way! Working hours at a time in the same position, your sitting posture could suffer. Here are a couple of tips to ensure you are sitting the right way. Make sure your chair is at the correct [...]
Have you seen those circular bruises some athletes have on their body? That’s cupping and it’s not just for show! Cupping is great to increase blood flow and decrease pain. What is Cupping? Cupping is a type of therapy treatment that uses suction cups that are pumped on the skin. The air inside the [...]
NEXT CLASS: Wed, November 18, 2020, 6:30-7:30 pm TOPIC: Shoulder Pain LOCATION: John Goetze Physical Therapy Beaches 1400 Marsh Landing Pkwy Suite 112 COST: FREE! But space is limited and you MUST reserve your spot via the registration form to the right. We will contact you to find out if you are attending In-Person [...]
NEXT CLASS: Wed, September 30, 2020, 6:30-7:30 pm TOPIC: "BACK" to Health! (with COREmotion Pilates) LOCATION: John Goetze Physical Therapy Beaches 1400 Marsh Landing Pkwy Suite 112 COST: FREE! But space is limited and you MUST reserve your spot via the registration form to the right. We will contact you to find out if [...]
There is no ONE special pillow that will guarantee you will not wake up with neck, shoulder or back pain. The key to maximizing your comfort while sleeping is ALIGNMENT! Therefore, you have to consider several factors and determine the type of pillow that will support your neck and shoulders to maintain optimal [...]
NEXT CLASS: Wed, March 11, 2020, 6:30-7:30 pm TOPIC: Knee Pain LOCATION: John Goetze Physical Therapy Beaches 1400 Marsh Landing Pkwy Suite 112 COST: FREE! But space is limited and you MUST reserve your spot via the registration form to the right. --> WHO’S IT FOR?: If knee pain keeps you from walking on [...]
We often have patients ask, "How do I buy the right shoes?" Great question, and there is more to it than you think. Of course, find the shoe you like – the price, fit, color, brand, form, function and style that you want, but don’t stop there! Make sure that shoe is right for you! [...]
What is Cupping? Cupping is a therapy treatment using suction from a specified cup on the surface of the skin. With the cup on the surface of the skin, the air is then extracted from the cup causing the skin to be lifted and separated from the fascia layer just beneath it. Instead of just [...]
Before starting physical therapy, some general questions that you may want answered are: What does a physical therapy session consist of? Is physical therapy something that I want to do? Is physical therapy right for me? Of course you could always google your questions, or ask around to see what others may think. The truth [...]
