Written by: Derrik Born, PTA Throbbing tooth pain? You know that your dentist can handle that sudden tooth pain as well as your regular cleanings and check-ups. Nagging body pain? A physical therapist can help with that. But did you know that a physical therapist should be a part of your healthcare team as well, just like regular check-ups with …
Written by: Jamie Walden, Content Writer for al.com With pregnancy, there are certainly changes to contend with on the outside, but there are also big changes happening on the inside of your body too. If your OB hasn’t discussed matters of the pelvic floor (a network of muscles located in your pelvis that stretch like a hammock and serve as …
Written by: Nesin Pelvic Health Clinic Team It’s time to talk about Pelvic Health. We knew it was time for a clinic specializing in pelvic pain, sexual health, pregnancy, incontinence and more, and we are excited to share the opening of Nesin Pelvic Health located in Downtown Huntsville in Mid-October! This will be North Alabama’s only dedicated clinic specializing in …
Written by: Dr. Elizabeth Whitehead, PT, DPT It’s the time of year that all parents have eagerly awaited. Especially this year. Especially after living through a pandemic for 18 months. Especially after home schooling…and hybrid schooling…and virtual schooling…and quarantining…and cooking…and feeding…and working from home…and doing ALL the things for 18 months. It’s time to send our children BACK TO SCHOOL! It’s …
Written by: Dr. Amanda Spalding, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT So you’ve been referred to physical therapy. Now what? You’ve heard the gamut of stories ranging from wildly successful to absolute horror. You probably have lots of questions and concerns. Is it right for me? What are they actually going to be able to do for me? Am I wasting my …
Written by: Jonathon Cooper, NesinFIT Clinic Director It began as an idea – how to “bridge the gap” between the conclusion of a patient’s physical therapy and their full return to an active lifestyle. When I was presented with the opportunity by the owners of Nesin Physical Therapy to form a team and start a satellite clinic to achieve this …
Written by: Jasmine Cain, Patient Care Coordinator *This blog is written by Jasmine, one of our Patient Care Coordinators, from her perspective as a patient. As women we often spend so much of our time helping others. To nurture, is something so ingrained in us that sometimes we forget to take time for ourselves. We have to remember we need …
Written by: Cindy Martin, PT, OCS Our feet are one of the most over-used parts of our bodies, and because of this they are frequently injured and painful. Having been a runner most of my life, I have experienced many injuries, and the ones that have been the most difficult to recover from have been foot and ankle injuries. This …
Written by: Trina Wunderlich, PT, DPT Happy Heart Month! Love is in the air! Here is a poll. Answer out loud, in your head, to your partner, whatever! Do you exercise regularly? Do you do just cardio? Do you like to only do weight training? What about HIIT workouts? Do you know what all of these things have in common? …
Written by: Sarah Frye, PT, DPT Pain can be distracting. Have you ever been at a gathering or in a meeting and you just can’t get comfortable? It’s that nagging and annoying feeling that so many of my patients describe that has the ability to disrupt one’s concentration. Pain is powerful – it is usually the factor that drives us …
