by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Jun 6, 2023 | Misc
Alright folks, after an experience that can only be described as running uphill, backwards, in the rain, we have finally caught our breaths long enough to be able to put a pen to what all of this seemingly sudden change has been about. Now to address the elephant in...
by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Jan 31, 2023 | Misc, Pain Relief, Physical Therapy, Techniques, Wellness & Self Care
Y’all!! We got a Class IV laser!! What does that mean exactly? I’m so glad you asked.Class IV lasers are also called High Intensity Light Therapy or HILT. Lasers are used to treat pain and promote healing. Light energy does to the human (and animal) cell what sunlight...
by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Aug 22, 2022 | Misc
Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) is a technique used to harmonize the flow of energy in the body. Its principles are firmly rooted in ancient healing traditions and teaches us how to use specific hands-on sequences to help us restore emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and...
by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Aug 5, 2022 | Exercise Training, Misc, Pain Relief, Physical Therapy, Wellness & Self Care
Sciatica is a common term for pain that starts in the back or hip and travels down the leg. About 40% of people can suffer from this in their lifetime according to the Harvard Health. True sciatica is the result of the sciatic nerve being compressed. That large...
by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | Jun 6, 2022 | Misc
What is a frozen shoulder?Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a shoulder condition characterized by shoulder pain accompanied by a significant loss of shoulder motion caused by inflammation and thickening of the shoulder capsule. Frozen shoulder can develop as a...
by Katrina Barton PT, Cert. DN, CAPP | May 5, 2022 | Exercise Training, Misc, Myofascial Release, Pain Relief, Physical Therapy
According to the CDC, 32.5 million adults in the US are affected by osteoarthritis and The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports that more than 750,000 knee replacements are performed in the US each year. Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more...
