by Carol Montgomery | Jan 12, 2023 | Physical Therapy, Psoas Muscle
Located in our lower belly, beneath our fat, and under our large and small intestines, lies two muscles that look like suspension bridge cables piercing through our diaphragm (breathing muscle), connecting our lower spine to our femur (thigh bone). The psoas...
by Carol Montgomery | May 4, 2022 | Mind Body Spirit, Physical Therapy, Somatics
While short-term pain is an effective indicator of injury or illness, your brain continuously adjusts your body when pain is present for long periods. Hence, chronic pain (characterized as pain that lasts for three months or longer) can be challenging for your...
by Carol Montgomery | Feb 10, 2022 | Physical Therapy
Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your body, allowing you to engage in fulfilling hobbies, stay active, and enjoy life. However, when the integrity of these complex structures degrades, your ability to walk, maintain your balance, and participate in...
by Carol Montgomery | Nov 15, 2021 | Physical Therapy
Your feet take on the brunt of moving you around from day to day, taking on the wear and tear that comes with standing, walking, running, and exercising. But when they start to cause you pain, they can often limit you in your daily activities. One of the most common...
by Carol Montgomery | Oct 18, 2021 | Physical Therapy
Fibromyalgia and sciatica pain often occur together. While one condition doesn’t necessarily cause the other, they require different treatment plans and options that may at first seem to conflict with one another. Those with Fibromyalgia may find it beneficial to...
by Carol Montgomery | Sep 23, 2021 | Physical Therapy
Do you suffer from chronic pain due to a condition such as fibromyalgia? In such situations, the inflammation affects the connective tissue that protects your entire body. This tissue is known as the fascia. Fascial Counterstrain can heal the inflammation you are...
