Nature's Prescription: The Vital Importance of Embracing the Outdoors
Nature's Prescription:
The Vital Importance of Embracing the Outdoors
Did you know that time spent in nature can benefit your health? As humans, we have an innate connection to nature. Whether it's the sound of birds chirping, the smell of fresh pine trees, or the feeling of the sun on our skin, nature has a profound impact on our well-being. It's no wonder that spending time in nature has been proven to improve our health in a multitude of ways. In this blog, we'll explore how time in natu...
Posted on 2023-04-26
Running the Extra Mile: Overcoming Runner's Knee with Physical Therapy
Running the Extra Mile: Overcoming Runner's Knee with Physical Therapy
Do you have knee pain when running?
Is it like clockwork everytime you go to increase your volume your knee flares up?
Do you constantly find yourself changing your shoes every six months? Calling up your chiro or massage therapist to help you work out the kinks? Popping ibuprofen/advil just to take the edge off?
What if we told you- you have the tools you need to overcome your knee pain.
What if we told you- there i...
Posted on 2023-04-05
Therapy Insight: Addressing Frequently Asked Questions in Physical Therapy
Therapy Insight:
Addressing Frequently Asked Questions in Physical Therapy
Do I need a doctor’s referral before I start?
No! In Massachusetts we have this handy thing called “direct access” which means at the first sign of pain or injury you can call your favorite PT (at Clash obviously 😆) and make an appointment. This is a good thing because PTs are the human movement and pain experts. Your PCP is not an expert, but more of a liaison directing you to the next pe...
Posted on 2023-03-06
Redefining Low Back Pain: Dispelling Misconceptions and Finding Solutions
Redefining Low Back Pain:
Dispelling Misconceptions and Finding Solutions
Did you know that low back pain is the main reason people will go to the doctor?
Did you know that at any given moment 25 of the population has chronic low back pain?
Chronic pain is anyone who has pain longer than 3 months. So as a healthcare system- what are we doing with this information?
In our opinion- not much. We are putting too much emphasis in all the wrong areas.
We are slapping a diagnosis on the patien...
Posted on 2023-02-02
Empowered Strength: Unlocking the Potential of Women Through Strength Training
Empowered Strength:
Unlocking the Potential of Women Through Strength Training
Strength training. Some of us love it, some of us tolerate it, and some of us avoid it altogether. When it comes to strength training there are some serious benefits, particularly for women. Since people are getting on their new year’s resolutions we wanted to take the time to point out why it is so important for women to include strength training in their routine, as well as dispel some myths that may be...
Posted on 2022-12-27
