LIPODEMA – Myofascial Release Center

Word of the day: LIPODEMA
a genetic condition usually found in women, where fat is abnormally stored on the limbs, most often the legs, but not the hands and feet. This fat is a different type of fat, and will not reduce with weight loss.
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July is National Grilling Month

NATIONAL GRILLING MONTH Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is National Grilling Month. Don’t let improperly prepared food ruin your summer. Use these grilling tips keep you grilling and enjoying the beautiful weather all season long.Wash your hands. Use hand sanitizer when clean water isn’t readily […]

EXERCISE COULD BE PRESCRIBED TO TREAT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Scientists behind a study showing exercise can ease the symptoms of disorders like depression hope working out could one day be prescribed to mental health patients in hospitals. The team behind the paper, published in the journal Global Advances in Health and Medicine, set up a gym for hospitalized mental health patients at the University of Vermont […]

How The Brain Shapes Pain And Links Ouch With Emotion

Pain signals interact with many different brain areas, including those involved in physical sensation, thinking and emotion. The most obvious evolutionary reason for this is to prevent or minimize damage to the body. Touch a hot stove and pain tells you to move your hand away. Fast. For some patients, learned techniques can provide an alternative to […]

Join the Movement

Celebrate Sunnies & Share the Message of UV Protection with National Sunglasses Day Brought to you by The Vision Council, National Sunglasses Day is a commemorative date held annually on June 27 celebrating the importance of wearing shades to protect the eyes from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Research Says Having Fresh Flowers in Your Home Can Actually Reduce Levels of Pain and Stress

According to the study, those exposed to flowers had lower blood pressure and heart rate, lower ratings of pain, anxiety, and fatigue, and more positive feelings and higher satisfaction about their rooms than the patients without foliage. The findings from this research actually suggests that flowers should be “complementary medicine” for recovering patients. Now that’s […]

7 Staggering Statistics About America’s Opioid Epidemic

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history. Physical therapists (PTs) treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patient education—and by increasing physical activity you can also […]

You are not Alone

A chronic illness diagnosis comes with several challenges, including extensive treatment and stigmatization. According to the CDC, 6 in 10 American adults have at least one chronic condition and 4 in 10 adults have two or more. Hollywood isn’t exempt from this statistic, as several celebrities have come forward to share their stories about living with […]

Flag Day is today, June 14, 2019

Today is actually part of a larger patriotic celebration — Flag Week — during which police stations, fire departments and schools are urged to display the flag and government buildings are required to. Join in by flying the red, white and blue outside your home. Just be aware that flag etiquette requires that no other flag can […]

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month.

Did you know that MFR (Myofascial Release) can be very effective against both of these maladies? The treatment involves regular assessments for postural and movement related asymmetries as well as private hands on treatments as taught by John F. Barnes. Workplace ergonomic assessments may also be required. Call us today for an appointment. for more information […]

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