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 […]
Oct. 20th of each year is World Osteoporosis Day and we are sharing this post to raise awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Did you know? Osteoporosis is an underlying cause of debilitating, painful and potentially life-threatening broken bones. Osteoporosis is a growing problem: As observed worldwide, fractures in women and men […]
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 […]
The human body is extremely intricate, and each year we are learning more but one consistent truth is how intertwined the systems are. More complex than just your knee affecting your hip, but that changes in your organs can change how you hold yourself upright, which then affects the back. This is where holistic (full-body) […]
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 […]
All throughout the body we have nerve cells called nociceptors which measure excessive pressure, temperature, or other stimuli which could cause or suggest tissue damage such as inflammation. These nociceptors send electrical impulses up to your central nervous system (e.g. your brain) which then gets interpreted as pain. Specific areas of your brain that are […]
At some point or another, we all experience the sensation of pain. Pain is part of being a human and while it is unpleasant, it does give our bodies some useful information. It lets us know when we are injured and what our body’s limitations are. Sometimes though, after an injury, large or small, the […]