by Jen Nieset | May 28, 2024 | Blog Posts
Did you know that your scars are a huge source of myofascial restriction in your body? When your muscles, surrounded by fascia (think Saran Wrap), cannot move freely, its effects can be felt throughout your body. Why is this, you ask? Because your body is a closed...
by Jen Nieset | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog Posts
What can I do for my nagging knee pain? Well, that’s a good question. We don’t have a recipe book at our disposal as physical therapists BUT we can make some generalizations. Here are my top 2 pieces of advice if your knee is bothering you: 1- Fix your...
by Jen Nieset | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog Posts
I have several patients in my care now with pain on the side of their hips. Three are women in their 40s and one is a young runner. When I see a few patients who have the same problem and I teach them the same thing, it causes me to pause and remember to teach...
by Jen Nieset | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog Posts
It’s that time of year again. Most of us can be found outside on these beautiful spring and summer days working in the yard. From weeding, to preparing the garden, to mulching, these outside activities have a way of leading to a pain in the back. I was reminded...
by Jen Nieset | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog Posts
So many of my patients need to work on strengthening their glute muscles. Our sedentary jobs and postures do nothing to make these muscles work. Our glutes are major muscles, they support our spine, help our postural alignment, contribute to our core, and do much to...
