Aging and Active Archives - Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care

A Central Oregonian’s Survival Guide for the Holidays and Beyond

by Melanie Herron | Dec 20, 2022 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, winter
The holiday season brings many wonderful things to Central Oregonians. Snow has fallen in the mountains, the first ski tracks or snowshoe treks have been made, and we look forward to visits with friends and family in the upcoming weeks. For some of us, managing...

Understanding Discogenic Pain

by Rob Hollander | Aug 25, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care
Do you or anyone you know suffer from lower back pain? It is one of the most common orthopedic presentations that we see in the clinic. Statistics show that the percentage of adults with back pain increases with age, from 28.4% for those aged 18–29 and 35.2% for those...

Spread Those Toes – Reduce Foot Pain and Improve Alignment During Activity with Correct Toes®

by Mackenzie Van Loo | Jun 30, 2022 | Aging and Active, Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, pain, Physical Therapy, Running
When your joints are properly aligned, the muscles surrounding those joints work efficiently to keep you moving well. While alignment tends to be a hot topic around the spine, we LOVE to talk about it in your feet! We’ve decided to spotlight one of our favorite...

Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Summer Recreation

by Rob Hollander | Jun 15, 2022 | Aging and Active, Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder
As the seasons change in Central Oregon, we often move seamlessly from one recreational activity to the next. Whether you participate in pickleball, tennis, golf, paddle sports, or fly fishing, increasing your shoulder strength can lead to improved performance,...

Understanding Acute Pain and How to Safely Recover From It

by Ron Carpenter | May 12, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, health and wellness, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care
Acute pain is defined as pain that comes on rather suddenly and lasts less than three months. The cause may be known, such as having surgery, a ski accident, twisting a knee, or a lifting injury. The reason may also be unknown, like waking up with shoulder...

A New Approach to Understanding Chronic or Persistent Pain

by Rob Hollander | Mar 30, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, health and wellness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care
On the surface, pain seems like a pretty simple concept to understand. We’ve all experienced some level of discomfort related to an injury or activity over time. However, there are vast differences between individuals on how we perceive pain and how our bodies respond...

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