Good news is you can manage and get relief without resorting to expensive mouth pieces or surgery. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a term that describes an entire group of disorders involving the temporomandibular joint or joints (TMJ). The TMJs are the jaw joints. There is one on each side of your head just in front […]
Pain of any type that occurs in the head is called a headache. There are also many different types of headaches, with just as many causes. Here are the different categories of headaches: · Tension-type · Cervicogenic headaches · Migraine or cluster · Secondary headaches from an underlying condition; such as fever, infectious disease, sinus […]
Who doesn’t love a cute, soft puppy? Did you know that dogs can be a benefit to your health? Well I know that first-hand how good dogs can be for you. My husband and I have two dogs, and one of them is Bella, a Canine Good Citizen Therapy dog. She comes to work with […]
Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood glucose, and weight. However, research is now showing the importance […]
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance… Dizziness is the second most common complaint heard in doctors offices. Statistics reported by The National Institute of Health indicate that dizziness will occur in 90 million of the nation’s population at some time in their lives. Dizziness is the #1 complaint for individuals over age 70. Although very common, acute […]
Our Ancestors May Have Held the Secret to Better Brain Health… It turns out that while our early ancestors spent their days out in the wilderness hunting and foraging for food, they may also have been keeping their brains sharp. Researchers at the University of Arizona have found a connection between the highly active lifestyle […]
Avoid Injuries during your Workout… At Fast Track Physical Therapy, we see all kinds of injuries. It is also common for people and athletes that exercise, to have a fear of getting injured. Beginners that are new to exercise, also have fears of getting injured when they finally have the motivation to start a new […]
“Screen” Your Movements This Spring! Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer, and when you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview. At […]
For some, it’s about setting goals or staying fit. For others it is about stress relief and the freedom running can provide. No matter the reason, there are many rewards. Whether you’re training for a marathon, returning to running or just beginning, it’s important to ease into a routine to allow your body to adapt. […]
Are You A Passive Patient or an Active Consumer of Healthcare? Think about the last time you made a big purchase. Did you go out and buy the first thing you saw? Or did you research it, learn some things, compare it to other options, and select something that was right for you? Most people […]
