by Nicole Jefferson, PT, DPT | Jun 1, 2023
Welcome to June, a month dedicated to raising awareness about migraines and headaches! Bodyworks Physical Therapy is committed to shedding light on these debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Let’s dive into the significance of Migraine and...
by Nicole Jefferson, PT, DPT | Dec 17, 2021
IASTM is a modern evolution to the Traditional Chinese Medicine technique called Gua Sha. IASTM is a technique that allows practitioners to locate and treat soft tissue dysfunctions. It essentially works by breaking down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. This...
by Nicole Jefferson, PT, DPT | Dec 7, 2021
Most people know that our bodies are made up of mainly water. We have always been told the importance of drinking an adequate amount of water. But why is it so crucial? Well, we know that it regulates our body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated, prevents...
by Nicole Jefferson, PT, DPT | Aug 2, 2021
Cupping therapy is an alternative form of medicine and is perhaps better known as traditional Chinese Medicine, like acupuncture. Cupping is much like the inverse of massage – rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward by...
by Nicole Jefferson, PT, DPT | Jun 7, 2021
In the last decade, standing desks have been the big talk for office workers. “If I had a standing desk my pain/stiffness/soreness would go away.” What people do not realize is that there is just as much room for error with a standing desk as there is with a sitting...
