Be Well Blog

If you or a loved one has had rehabilitation after a stroke, spinal cord or brain injury, chances are you are

Parenting is full of challenges. There are good days, when everyone gets off to school and work on time - and there are not-so-good days, when morning tantrums and backseat brawls cause moms and dads to shift gears and change priorities. For parents of children with special needs, hurdles like sensory overload, a clogged feeding tube, or a seizure can completely derail the day’s agenda.

Do you have a leaky bladder? Are you always in search of a bathroom? Have you been dealing with pelvic pain for years? If so, you are not alone. Millions of women suffer in silence every day. Fortunately, women’s health physical therapy, also known as pelvic health physical therapy, can help fix these problems and heal pelvic pain.

Why do I hurt “down there”?

We have all heard that headaches may be caused by certain foods like caffeine, chocolate and stress. However, the reason for your migraines may just be a mechanical problem coming from the neck.

Have you ever woken up with pain in your lower back from sleeping wrong or experienced neck pain from sitting at a work station?

It is estimated that nearly 75 percent of cancer survivors experience cancer-related fatigue and are impacted by significant disabilities and difficulties in their day-to-day lives.

Playing together as a family is a key tool in promoting your child’s overall development. From active vacations to biking or hitting baseballs in the backyard, regular outside play improves various motor skills and promotes language development. Here are some fun activities you can do with your little ones to stimulate learning and development:

Most people experience back or neck pain at some point in their lives, but when sudden-onset pain keeps you from work, family involvement and/or the activities you enjoy, it is time to take fast action.

“Putting your best fork forward” is about using the utensils and other tools we have to help us make healthier food choices every day. Each of us has the internal means necessary to make small changes that will lead to large health improvements in the future.

I am a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network and specialize in stroke and non-traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal issues, osteopathic manipulative medicine and general rehabilitation.