The Power of Protein
Welcome back to the final post in my discussion of the macronutrients! Protein, like the other macronutrients, IS a fuel source. Just like carbs, one gram of protein provides 4…
The Skinny on Fat
Welcome back to my 3-part discussion on the macronutrients. Last week I talked about carbs and this week I’m discussing fat. If you didn’t read last week’s post, I encourage…
The Carb Course
Carbohydrates can get a bit of a bad rep. And sure, people can certainly overdo it when it comes to carbohydrate consumption. But, we need carbs. They’re at the root…
For the Sake of the Struggle
Things are hard right now. Perhaps the hardest they've ever been. But in some ways, things aren't that bad. Hear me out - if you're of my demographic, I hope…
3 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Health Professional
When was the last time you questioned your doctor? Maybe this concept isn't intimidating to you, but I know that a lot of people don't feel comfortable questioning their doctor.…
A Physical Therapist’s Personal Experience with Chronic Back Pain
I'll start by taking you back to the beginning. I'm sitting in my first musculoskeletal course in PT school. Though I can't say for certain, I'd assume that there was…
Building Muscle Strength – Do Your Workouts Have What It Takes?
These days, there are so many options when it comes to at-home workouts. Of course, this is a good thing; I am always a proponent of moving, because ALL movement…
Understanding Chronic Pain
If you’re reading this, my guess is that you have some experience with chronic pain. Perhaps you experience chronic pain yourself, or maybe you know someone that does. Regardless, I…
Maintaining Your Health During the COVID-19 Quarantine
This is an incredibly stressful time for so many of us right now. Many of us are in a state of quarantine, a lot of us have lost access to…
The Mosaic
The following was written by one of my patients who experienced pelvic pain and underwent pelvic floor physical therapy. She left this in my room for me to find one…
