Is stretching effective? The short answer is yes! Stretching is practiced frequently here at Performance Plus. However, to completely answer that question we first need to be more precise. What does it accomplish, and how or when should we stretch?…
You have just gotten back from a 6-hour hike, complete with some grueling escalation. “It was a great workout!” You think to yourself, “so why am I not sore?” Many of us look forward to being sore, as a telltale…
It has long been debated whether ice or heat is better to treat pain. A study published by Garra G et al. in 2010 researched the efficacy of heat and ice in treating neck and back pain, concluding that both…
The Benefits of Cupping In its simplest description, cupping involves the direct use of cups on the skin to create suction. But what does the suction do? And is cupping a viable source of therapy? Cupping originated in China, where…
I am often asked “do you have a certificate to practice physical therapy?” or “did you have to take a weekend course to do this?” I can’t help but chuckle and remind the patient that they are in good hands…
1. Maintain good posture and monitor your computer health. A) Keep feet flat on the ground. Knees should be at a 90 degree angle. B) Sit up straight. Avoid tension in and around neck and upper back. C) Keep your…
Four Myths About Physical Therapy 1. Physical therapy is painful. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say, “does physical therapy stand for physical torture?” I would be a rich man. Physical therapy should in fact…
