by Melanie Herron | May 13, 2021 | pelvic floor, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
After having a baby, Erin began experiencing pain in her lower back and was leaking urine with some activities. She felt like she was sitting on a golf ball. She figured these symptoms would go away over time, so she kept them to herself. But the symptoms didn’t go...
by Melanie Herron | Apr 21, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, recreation, Running, sport strength
Running is not only an excellent exercise for its cardiovascular and mental health benefits. A 2018 meta-analysis of research on running found that runners have approximately a 25 to 30 percent lower rate of all-cause mortality on follow-up than non-runners. And you...
by Melanie Herron | Mar 15, 2021 | Aging and Active, back pain, health and wellness, pain, Physical Therapy
“Pain doesn’t always equal harm.” This is interesting advice coming from a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic and orthopedic rehab where she frequently encounters chronic pain. Chronic or no, the underlying problem remains the same. Mackenzie Van...
by Melanie Herron | Feb 19, 2021 | Injury Prevention, low back pian, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, pain, Spine Care, Uncategorized
Your spine or backbone is your body’s foundation and central support structure. It is a critical component of your health and wellbeing. Your spine helps you sit, walk, run, bend, and twist. The way you position your body to perform these functions can alter the...
by Melanie Herron | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander. And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to...
