What is Posture and Why is it Important? Posture refers to the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture aligns your bones, muscles, and ligaments properly, reducing strain on your body. It allows your muscles to work efficiently, preventing fatigue and discomfort. …
Benefits of Myofascial Release (MFR)
McHenry Myofascial Release to Treat Muscle Pain in Athletes Athletes are constantly exploring innovative techniques to optimize training, prevent injuries, and speed recovery. Among the arsenal of recovery modalities, myofascial release has emerged as a cornerstone practice embraced by athletes across many sports. What is McHenry myofascial release (MFR) and …
Benefits of Dry Needling
Dry Needling to Treat Muscle Pain in Athletes If you are seeking innovative methods to optimize training, enhance recovery, and prevent injuries dry needling may be the answer. Among the plethora of techniques available, dry needling has emerged as a powerful tool embraced by athletes of all levels. Read on …
10 Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist
Physical therapy can help with a multitude of health issues including knee pain, neck pain, and back issues among other injuries. How do you know what physical therapist to work with? It is important to find the best McHenry physical therapist near you and understand the process in order to …
Healthy Aging
Healthy aging is a continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health, independence, and quality of life throughout the course of life. Promoting health and preventing disease across the lifespan is the key to staying healthy as we age. One common myth about healthy aging is …
How Physical Therapy can help Treat Arthritis
McHenry Physical Therapy Treatment for Arthritis Pain May is national arthritis month. Arthritis may seem relatively benign, everyone knows someone who has arthritis, but here are some numbers that help put the problem of arthritis into perspective: • Arthritis is the leading cause of disability. • Arthritis affects 1 in 5 …
How Long Will It Take To Recover From a Concussion
McHenry Concussion Management and Recovery A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain is abruptly jolted or shaken. This can happen due to a blow to the head, a fall, or a sudden stop in a car accident. Concussions can range in severity …
Why Sleeping is Important for a Healthy Body
Healthy Sleeping Habits Strengthen Your Immune System According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults in the U.S. doesn’t get enough sleep. Our bodies need sleep in order to properly heal and repair tissues as well as strengthen our immune system. Adults should get seven …
5 Common Pulled Hamstring Symptoms
What is a Hamstring Strain? A hamstring strain is a common pain that strikes many athletes. At the back of your thigh, there are three muscles that run along from your buttock to the back of your knees. A hamstring strain is the injury or tear of one or more …
New Year, New Goal
New Year, New Goal! Often at the beginning of the year, people make a resolution to start working out or to lose weight. This is a great goal; however, people often lose interest, have lack of time, or get busy with other tasks. Here are some tips to keep you …