Therapist Spotlight: Meet Tana Chiarelli
Meet Tana! ? This month, Tana Chiarelli, PT, DPT, shares why she enjoys being a physical therapist at Renew Physical Therapy.
Step Away From Your Desk and Stretch!
Working at a desk job requires you to sit for extended periods of time, which can often lead to slouching and low blood circulation. It is important to pause, stand up, stretch, and get your blood flowing throughout the day. Renew Physical Therapy shares five simple exercises and stretches that can be performed right at your […]
5 Tips to Relieve Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among people of all ages and occupations. When the nerve root or herniated disc is pinched, a condition called lumbar radiculopathy occurs, which can be both painful and self-limiting. By doing exercises and seeking hands-on therapy, you can lessen the pain and continue doing the […]
Back-to-School Body Mechanics
Summer is almost over, and back-to-school is just around the corner! As students of all ages get ready for the fall, we want to ensure you know the proper body mechanics to stay healthy during those long school days. Whether you are in the carpool lane with your kids, or a student yourself, taking care […]
Rethinking back pain treatment paths during National Physical Therapy Month
While an estimated eight in 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives – up to 30 percent of Americans, in fact, over the past three months – few people actually get to the bottom of the cause of the pain. This is a problem, says Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood. “When you don’t know […]
Back pain? Studies say get physical therapy first.
During a time when people are growing more skeptical and concerned about the use of prescription pain medications, a recent study gives hope to the 80 percent of Americans who will experience back pain at some point in their lives The study, published by Health Services Research in May of 2018, found that those who first consulted […]
Mind your back(pack) during back-to-school
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries. Unfortunately, due to the lack of awareness or simple disinterest (or both), backpacks can pose a health risk to kids and students of all ages. “Wearing a backpack incorrectly or wearing one that’s […]
Lower-back pain? Check the hips
It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives. And while the causes of such pain often vary, Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood says increasingly, in a world that accommodates a more sedentary lifestyle, the blame for low-back pain can often be […]