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Have you ever suffered from constant headaches that start in the back of your neck and end up feeling like the pain is right behind your eye? What about after a long day at work, do you ever have a dull headache that will not go away until you lay down and try to “relax” with little to no relief? This type of headache is referred to as a “tension headache” and originates in the deep muscles of your neck that attach at the bottom of your head and can result in intense headaches. Due to poor posture, along with myofascial restrictions and cervical immobility, tension headaches are very difficult to relieve with home remedies. If you are suffering from headaches and want to do something about them, come in for an evaluation by one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy to decrease your pain and get rid of that headache once and for all.
Brannon Chester, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy

We have all heard people say “My balance isn’t what is used to be when I was younger”. Although this is probably a true statement, losing the ability to balance isn’t necessarily a consequence of getting older. Studies reveal that in non active individuals, balance peaks in the mid 20s, slows into the 30s and sharply declines by the 6th decade. The balance system is comprised of three primary systems: vision, vestibular (inner ear) and proprioception (balance-where our limbs are in space). A 2002 study by Verschueren SMP, et al, revealed that focused practice balance activities, regardless of age, improved overall balance and stability. If you feel like your balance isn’t what it used to be, come see us at First Choice Physical Therapy where a customized stability program can get you on your way to better balance.
Scott Champagne, PT.