Pickleball is back, baby! We hoped it would happen, and indeed the day has come. But with the return of the sport comes the return of risk for injury. How can you warm up for pickleball (and cool down) to prevent pain or physical trauma? We’re here to tell you. Some of the most commonly […]
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You might think of stretching, exercising, massage therapy? You might think of areas of the body like your neck, or your knee… But did you know that physical therapy can also treat digestive conditions? This may surprise you, but physical therapy can also be used to treat certain digestive issues. The first stop should be […]
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Did you know? According to a study conducted by Georgetown University, nearly 65 million Americans reported back pain to their doctors, and back pain was reported to be the leading cause of work-loss days and work-limitations. Yikes! So many of us sit behind a desk, hunched over our keyboards and laptops, take the long drive […]
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So you’ve been in an accident, or had a fall. Maybe there was no incident and you have been experiencing chronic pain for years; what next? Let’s take a look at the timeline of care when going to see a professional, licensed chiropractor… At MedAmerica Chiropractic and Physical Therapy of Deerfield Beach, you start off […]
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While their philosophies are similar (we manually work on the body to make it heal), physical therapists help you perform stretches and exercises to improve your mobility. Exercises may include squats, lunges, rotations, depending on what your injury or point of focus is. Chiropractors perform manipulations and adjustments on the spine (crack!) to help your […]
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The pelvic floor is best supported by strong neighbors; the glutes! Those butt muscles will help to keep the pelvic floor stabilized and strong. It’s important when walking that the glutes are activated to help keep the pelvic floor supported to avoid prolapse, or incontinence. How can we keep the two strong together? Squats are […]
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The specific definition of a chiropractor is a licensed healthcare professional who treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system through manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae to correct nervous system dysfunction. When we think of a chiropractor, we often associate them with neck injuries, spine injuries, anything along the vertical plane of the body. […]
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The pelvic floor is a muscle like any other in the body. We can do exercises to strengthen in, there can be knots that need to be massaged out, and there can be issues if it is too weak. One of the easiest and best things to do to strengthen the pelvic floor is walking. […]
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The pelvic floor is made up of ligaments, connective tissue, and muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and for women, the uterus. Having a strong pelvic floor helps to maintain health and keep your body functioning properly. If the pelvic floor is too loose, it can lead to symptoms such as organ prolapse, bladder leakage, […]
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Strengthening your legs is a crucial practice that helps to create a solid foundation for overall strength. Additionally, incorporating cardio and strength training is beneficial to leading a healthy lifestyle. – Alternating Knee Lifts are a great start to introducing gentle cardio and muscle building. This exercise targets your hamstrings, quads, and glutes while improving […]
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