Our glute muscles are a key component to good balance, preventing back strain, and better body mechanics with our everyday activities. Here are a few variations on one of the most common glute strengthening exercise: the Bridge.
If you have low back pain, strengthening your core can be a big key to feeling and moving better. Here are some of my favorite functional core strengthening exercises that don’t involve laying down. If you’re having low back pain, PT can help! Call our clinics to schedule an evaluation.
There are so many factors that contribute to bone health and the risks of osteoporosis. Fortunately, May is the Bone Health Month and a great time to educate yourself about bone health just before you begin a busy and active summer. For your convenience Paradigm Physical Therapy & Wellness has gathered a whole host of […]
Do you have knee pain? Your hip, knee, and ankle posture could affect this, making a “bad” problem worse. If your knees turn in or bow out, or if you stand with your knees hyperextended, you may already have degenerative changes—arthritis—occurring. If you already have arthritis, you can slow the progression of this by correcting […]
We can help you overcome the symptoms of Lymphedema and provide that much needed relief that you’ve been seeking with a tailored plan of care including Complete Decongestive Therapy. What is the Lymphatic system? The Lymphatic system is made of vessels and nodes throughout our bodies from just below our skin to the deepest parts […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the toes to the heel. It is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) plantar fasciitis “occurs in as many […]
In recent years, there has been a strong uptick in interest surrounding the use of cupping therapy. This has been in large part to the rise of visibility of the cupping application from the characteristic circular “bruises” on many celebrities and high-profile athletes. With so many high-level athletes supporting the use of this intervention, more […]
Hydrotherapy is a great way to cool off from the hot New Mexico sun and relieve pain, increase strength, balance, and coordination, while in a fun, no stress environment. Chronic pain, acute pain, weakness, balance restrictions, swelling? Hydrotherapy has something for everyone. Sometimes everyday activities like walking or simply moving your arm against the force […]
Two topics that have been talked about a lot in the past couple years are Covid-19 (no surprise there!) and a physical therapy treatment called Dry Needling. If you’ve never heard of it, Dry Needling is a technique that involves inserting a thin needle into a tender or painful spot within a muscle (termed myofascial […]
Did you know that when your doctor refers you for Physical Therapy, you have a choice of where to attend? So why travel the extra miles when Paradigm has State of the art facilities with excellent physical therapists near you. Paradigm Physical Therapy and Wellness has 3 convenient locations to serve you. Los Lunas, Belen […]