Beyond Recovery: How Physical Therapy Enhances...
Physical therapy is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, offering a non-invasive approach to improving mobility, strength, and overall function. Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or aiming to enhance physical performance, physical therapy provides personalized care to meet individual needs. Key Benefits of Physical Therapy Pain Management and Relief Physical therapists employ various techniques, including manual therapy, exercise, and modalities like heat and cold therapy, to address pain at its source. For those suffering from chronic pain conditions like arthritis or fibromyalgia, physical therapy provides strategies and exercises to manage pain long-term, reducing the need for medication.Improved Mobility...
Rebuild, Recharge, Repeat: Physical Therapy for...
Health Tip How Physical Therapy Supports a Stronger, Healthier You Physical therapy is more than just recovery after an injury—it’s a proactive approach to health that can significantly reduce pain, improve strength, and restore function across all age groups. In the context of general education, physical therapy offers valuable insights and techniques that support lifelong health and wellness habits. Whether you're a student, educator, or working professional, understanding how physical therapy works can empower you to take control of your health. Reducing Pain Without Medication One of the key benefits of physical therapy is its ability to relieve pain without...
Don’t snooze on the benefits of...
I think we all appreciate the luxury of a ‘good night’s sleep’ but what does that really look like? And how often are each of us catching those quality z’s? What happens if you don’t get enough sleep? Click HERE to find out! There has been an uprising of popularity in products like FitBit or the Oura ring, now surrounded by a plethora of competitors like WHOOP offering similar products. These wearable devices track your sleep, specifically tracking things like what stage of sleep you’re in at different times and your overall quality of sleep. You can read more about...
Is Extreme Texas Heat the Cause...
It’s no question that this summer has been uncharacteristically hot and humid, even for Texas. But what’s even more abnormal is the uptick in people suffering from summer colds! Strep, stomach bug, bacterial infections, flu symptoms, you name it. So why? Well, for starters, the heat certainly encourages people to swim more, whether that means getting in a pool, or a lake. The heat also makes it easier for bacteria to breed in the water. Just another reminder to not drink the pool or lake water! This is especially important for young swimmers who may think it’s amusing to hold...
Laser Focus to the Rescue!
Last week we discussed some of the most important elements of recovery. This week we’d like to shed some light on one of the services we offer here at MOSS that can benefit recovery immensely: the deep tissue laser. Whether you’re experiencing a twinge in your low back, muscle knots, or uncomfortable pressure on your knee, our deep tissue laser may be able to ease your pain and help to soothe the inflamed area. If you’re skeptical about the word ‘laser’ being mentioned in regards to treatment, go ahead and click HERE to read more about it, why we invested...
…And the Rest is History
Last week we talked about one super important and complex joint in our bodies: the Knee And knowing that the knee is the most complex joint in our bodies, that must mean that a lot can go down hill if we get injured or cause inflammation to that joint, right? Right. So what do you do? Rest. The first thing you can do for yourself to ease your pain now and help your body heal is to slow down and rest. For many of us it can be difficult to slow down, it’s much too easy to get sucked into...
Balance in the Kitchen
We’ve been talking about balance a lot here, and the many ways it affects our day to day lives. We don’t just want to provide you with a quick fix solution, here at MOSS, we want to provide you with information that empowers you to really know your body. This week, we’re talking about balance in a less literal sense, and a more metaphorical one. Nutritional balance. What is it? How do you find it? How do you maintain it? First question: What is it? Nutritional balance is referring to what kind of fuel you’re providing your body with and...
The Chain of Command
Does Your Body Know Who's in Charge? If you complain about having balance issues, back pain and general weakness, you’re not alone. Though that probably isn’t a surprise if you’ve been following along with us for a while now, here’s something that might be: Your problems do not come from where you think they do. Not for the most part anyways. Many people will come in and tell us they have knee pain, low back pain, general muscle tightness or weakness but so often there is a long pause when asked “why do you think you struggle with that?”. There...
Do You Have a Fragile Core?
As an avid cyclist I love watching the pro’s race. To the uninformed it looks like a bunch of guys riding around on their bikes without much organization but to those who watch the sport regularly know there is a method to the madness. Cycling actually has teams (similar to football), and each team member has a job to do. Some are supporting cast members (like linemen) and others are the stars (quarterback or star running back). The cycling supporting cast members (called domestiques) are responsible for protecting the main rider by helping him stay out of trouble and making...
“Well…it’s another day for another day!”
This is a little late but what is the saying? Better late than never and if you know my next character you will know that being late is part of who he is. We often joke that he will be late to his own funeral. This is the first time I get to present a physical therapist assistant, Joseph Marcum. Joseph plays a key role in the delivery of your physical therapy care. As an assistant he works to carry out the plan you and your Physical Therapist have developed and to use his knowledge and insights to help you...
