Yard Work Body Mechanics: Staying Safe While Keeping Your Yard Healthy!
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and the sun is out, which means many of us will be spending more time in the yard. Seasonal outdoor chores like mowing the lawn, shoveling mulch, and gardening can provide plenty of health benefits, but not without the risk...
Celebrating 9 Years of Business!
This year, as Renew Physical Therapy celebrates its 9-year anniversary, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their continued support. We opened our doors in 2012 with a goal to serve our community by providing individualized and consistent one-on-one care to...
PT Offers Tips for Managing Herniated Disc Pain
Herniated disc pain is one of the most debilitating ailments affecting individuals from age 30 and up. Herniated discs in the lower back and neck can irritate nearby nerves, causing individuals extreme pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and/or legs. The pain caused by...
Physical Therapy Can Bring Relief to Individuals With Fibromyalgia, says Renew PT
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that affects more and more individuals each day and, while there is no cure, those who suffer from it can reduce and relieve some symptoms with the proper treatment. Norwood, owner of Renew Physical Therapy in Seattle, notes...
Improving Mobility and Strength Can Help You Better Manage Your Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment that can drastically impact your quality of life and affect you at any age. Individuals who focus on improving their range of motion and follow a strength training plan can significantly minimize arthritis symptoms. Individuals...
How Physical Therapy Can Help With Chronic Headaches
Headaches can have many causes directly tied to other physical ailments which are often ignored and can bring relief when treated. According to said Norwood, owner of Renew Physical Therapy in Seattle, a common mistake many people make is relying on temporary...
Make Your 2021 Resolutions Stick with the Following Goalsetting Tips
A typical New Year's resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. Research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine's...
5 Holiday Giving Options Offering Healthful Returns
The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and that includes supporting causes and organizations that make our communities stronger. It’s in this spirit that Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood shares some holiday giving suggestions...
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...
Good Hydration Essential for Healthy Healing, Recovery
Every system of the body – every cell of every organ – requires water in order to function properly. On a molecular level, says Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood, this is why hydration is so essential for healing,...
