Although physical therapy has been around for many years, I find people are still not familiar with the profession or the MANY benefits that physical therapy can bring to one’s life. Today I want to address a few of the most common misconceptions about physical therapy so you have a better idea of what I…
The squat is one of the most well known exercises. It is a great exercise for improving hip and leg strength, and it is super functional considering this is the movement we use to get up/down from chairs, get up/down from the floor, lift our kids, etc. The sumo squat is a variation of the…
What mom is not familiar with the pain associated with lugging a car seat around? You know the nagging ache in the shoulder blade or back, the numbness and tingling running down your arm, and the feeling that your arm may actually fall off? Trust me, you are not alone. Carrying around a car seat…
The demands of motherhood can be overwhelming. The constant bending, rocking, twisting, lifting, carrying, bouncing, multitasking can lead to muscle tension and pain. So here are 5 stretches every mom needs to help ease your sore and tense muscles and allow you to get up tomorrow to do it all over again! PECTORALIS STRETCH Using…
There are few things I have experienced in life more fear-inducing than pregnancy. Yes, its absolutely amazing and exciting but all of a sudden every one of my actions affected this fragile, growing being inside of me – intense! As a physical therapist, I knew how important it was to stay healthy and continue to…
Upper back pain is one of the most frequent complaints of pregnant and post-partum women. This pain is usually located between the shoulder blades and the spine and can range from sharp to dull to just a “stuck” feeling. This pain is very common during these life transitions due to the major changes happening in…
Low back pain is the most common complaint I hear from my patients who are pregnant or recently post-partum. Why? During pregnancy, women produce a hormone called relaxin. This hormone causes an increase in laxity to allow the joints to expand to accommodate the growing fetus and eventually allow you to push that baby out….
Pain is the most common symptom that brings patients to physical therapy. It is one word that can describe a multitude of sensations, which are different for each patient that enters the clinic. The truth is pain is subjective. Pain is an output from our brain rather than a specific sensation coming from body tissues….
Love it or hate it, running can be a great form of exercise. Running not only works your core and lower extremity muscles, but it provides an excellent workout for your heart and lungs. Running can offer a constructive outlet for mental, physical, and emotional stress. And running is free. Besides needing a good pair…
Hi! I am Dr. Chelsea Garvin, owner and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Life Changes Physical Therapy – the newest outpatient therapy provider in North Texas. Because the rehabilitation process creates an intimate relationship between the provider and the client, I think its only right that you get an idea of who I am before…