Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
Recovering from Whiplash: Take Your Time and Go Slow
Whiplash is often caused by a rear-end or side-impact car accident and the accompanying violent backward and forward movement of the neck, which can damage the discs, soft tissue, cartilage between the disc and vertebral bone, muscles and ligaments.
The traumatic impact affects the cervical spine, which is composed of the first seven vertebrae (C1 to C7). C1 connects to the bottom edge of the skull and C7 joins the top of the thoracic spine...
Posted on 2017-04-14
You probably already know that balanced nutrition is a key factor in overall health. But are you aware of the fact that optimal nutrition can also play a critical role for patients recovering from surgery?
If you’re facing surgery in the upcoming year, it’s important to start making good choices now, allowing your body to build up strength, maximize a healthy blood supply, and prepare for the big job of post-surgery recovery. Making healthy diet choices and taking nutritional supple...
Posted on 2017-01-25
Protecting Your Health and Well-Being at Work and at Home with Ergonomics
Unless you’re a crew member on “World’s Deadliest Catch” you probably don’t consider your job very dangerous to your health. Fortunately, most people don’t have to worry about traumatic injury while at work. Even the most mundane desk jobs can cause problems, though, if you’re not aware of proper ergonomics.The definition of ergonomics (the study of people’s efficiency in th...
Posted on 2016-05-19
“Girls’ Weekend” is the stereotype, but I can tell you us guys have just as much fun on our getaways, and they’re just as critical to a healthy, happy, balanced life for men as they are for women." :)
I recently spent time in Vail, Colorado for a skiing getaway with some buddies. Each of us came with our own load of the stresses of everyday life – work, career, family, and the daily grind, just to name a few. But even just a short time away from the regular routin...
Posted on 2016-02-25
2016 is within sight, and we want to encourage you to look ahead to a healthier, more active lifestyle, whether you’re currently active or not.
There’s always room for improvement and when it comes to your quality of life there’s no reason not to aim high! We see many clients who are recovering from surgery or an injury (or surgery following an injury) but even if you don’t fall into those categories your lifestyle can improve.
Chronic pain is at the top of the list...
Posted on 2015-12-29
