It’s back-to-school season! As we send our kids off to explore new classrooms and make new friends, let’s ensure they’re prepared for a healthy and successful year. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: 1. Backpack Safety: Limit the weight: Avoid overloading your child’s backpack. Aim for 10-15% of their body weight. Pack strategically: Place heavier items closer to the …
A Little Extra TLC with Nesin
Written by: Dr. Michaella Merritt, PT, DPT Treat yo’self. I utilize this phrase often at the end of a long work week, whether that is on the way to pick up a large caffeinated beverage or binging the latest episodes of my favorite tv sitcom. Everyone has their favorite way to decompress after a long day in the office, …
Which Clinic Should I Go To?
Remember the good ole days when you just went to Nesin Therapy if you needed physical therapy? The only choice you had to make was – Which location would be most beneficial for you? I hate to break it to you, but the addition of NesinFIT and Nesin Pelvic Health are a win for you. Now that we have …
Unexpected Pain and Aches…?
Written by: Dr. Ashley Bales, PT, DPT & Clinic Director of Huntsville The holidays are here, and along with the festivities, there can come aches, pains, and unexpected setbacks… But what if I said, maybe it’s not so unexpected? We say this all the time but everything is connected, and not only do we say it but we truly mean …
The Benefits of Gratitude
Written by: Dr. Kaitlin Justice, PT, DPT, CSCS, ASTYM-CERT & Clinic Director of Research Park I recently read an article from The Mayo Clinic that stated “Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and risk of …
Why You Should Care About PT Month
Written by: Jordan Martin, Director of Marketing & PR Believe me when I say I was never medically inclined, not even a little bit! The sight of blood makes me woozy and please don’t get me started on seeing or discussing anything “gross.” Yet somehow I ended up in the medical field working at Nesin Physical Therapy 5+ years ago, …
How to Manage Your (Common but Not Normal) Low Back Pain
Written by: Derrik Born, PTA Did you know eight out of ten people will experience low back pain at some time in their life? Yes, that’s a crazy stat, but low back pain can affect all aspects of life including work, home and even recreational activities. Let’s dive further into low back pain… Low back pain may present as anything …
Leaving a Lasting Impression
Written by: Dr. Tiffany Kennedy, PT, DPT I started my physical therapy career with Nesin Physical Therapy unknowing of the impact that they would have on me both personally and professionally. Nesin has nurtured me as a therapist and pushed me outside of my comfort zone to make me a well-rounded professional and leader. Nesin is constantly investing in their …
Do You Fear Pain? Nesin can help!
Written by: Michaella Merritt, PT, DPT Imagine taking a walk along the beach, feeling your toes sink into the sand as the ocean waves crash at your feet and the warmth of the sun bathes your face with the happiness of summer. Or the freedom of throwing your hands in the air with the wind racing past your ears while …
Loving Our New Huntsville Clinic
Written by: Elizabeth Whitehead, PT, DPT, Huntsville Clinic Director February is all about love, right?! Celebrating love for your significant other, your children, family, and pets. At Nesin Therapy, we love to celebrate all these things too, but our favorite thing to celebrate this year is the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of being in our new Huntsville location on Shoney Drive!!! …