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Tips for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Tips for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!. Thanksgiving is one of North America’s all-time favorite holidays.  It’s a day to give thanks, count your blessings, celebrate with family and friends, and indulge in some of the best foods on earth.  In 2011, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that 42.8 million people would travel away from home to celebrate Thanksgiving [1].  It is no wonder that Thanksgiving is such an important holiday to tra...
Posted on 2018-11-21

Hold Your Head Up High, Not Forward!

Hold Your Head Up High, Not Forward!
Hold Your Head Up High, Not Forward!. By Megan Piersol, DPT. In my last blog, Shrugging It Off, I discussed shoulder posture. I now want to follow up with the neck’s role in making (or breaking) good posture. As I stated in the shoulder blog, most of the muscles of the neck attached to a part of the shoulder complex. It usually goes without saying that a therapist will look at the neck and back when someone presents with a shoulder or elbow problem. This is because it is all connec...
Posted on 2018-04-24

Shrugging It Off

Shrugging It Off
. Shrugging It Off!. by Megan Piersol, PT, DPT. Some people are unaware that how you hold your shoulders can contribute to that nagging neck and/or shoulder pain.  This world places us in a lot of forward activity situations: staring at a computer, holding cell phones in front of the face, driving, reading, cooking, etc. All of these activities can easily cause the shoulders to start migrating towards the ear and not be in a relaxed position.  These same forward activities al...
Posted on 2018-03-25

5 Ways to Avoid Back Pain Over the Holidays in the DC Metro Area

5 Ways to Avoid Back Pain Over the Holidays in the DC Metro Area
5 Ways to Avoid Back Pain Over the Busy Holiday Season in the DC Metro Area. by Tamer Issa, PT, DPT Avoiding stress is the first thing that comes to mind, so getting out of town for a week or two would be a great idea.  The holiday season can be a busy and hectic time for all of us, especially if you live in the DC Metro Area.  The last thing you want to be dealing with this holiday season is an episode of back pain.  Here are some simple tips to avoid back pain this month. ...
Posted on 2017-12-12

Strike a Good Pose- Importance of Posture for Musicians

Strike a Good Pose- Importance of Posture for Musicians
. Strike a Good Pose–. Importance of Posture for Musicians. By: Megan Piersol, DPT. “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain (Bob Marley).”  This may be true for the listener, but what about the performer?  Playing a musical instrument can lead to bad postures and compensations that can compromise your ability to perform at your fullest potential.  I have treated various musicians for neck, elbow/wrist, shoulder, and back problem...
Posted on 2017-04-28
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