Back in the old days when we talked about isolation exercises, we meant exercises that isolate a particular muscle group: the biceps, the quads, the glutes, or another area. But now in these days of Coronavirus self-quarantine, isolation exercises ha
Stay healthy. Stay home. We’re all trying to follow this advice in these days of Coronavirus self-quarantine. We’re feeling pretty cooped up, but we’re getting through it. But for those of us lucky enough to have transitioned into a work-from-h
As we brace for the impact of COVID-19, efforts to protect ourselves are falling mainly into two categories. First, we are trying to avoid exposure. And second, we’re ramping up the capacity of our healthcare system as quickly as possible to keep i
There’s this old curse: May you live in interesting times. It doesn’t seem so bad at first. But then the interesting times hit and everybody rushes Costco and you have no idea when you’ll be able to buy toilet paper again.
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Lower back pain. If you didn’t already have it, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article, so it’s probably too late to go into the whole spiel about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure. The good news, though, is that lower b
There are many reasons you might plan on seeing a physical therapist. You might have had an accident. You might be rehabbing an injured shoulder. Maybe there’s a scheduled surgery you’ll need to recover from. Or it could be that your body is just
Ask the professionals. Massage Therapists and Physical Therapists who work to relieve injured, tight, and overworked muscles know how important it is to choose the right massage cream. They need a cream that lets them get on with the work of healing
Here at PrePak Products, we are big fans of physical therapy and physical therapists. It’s a field of medicine dedicated to helping people heal in a non-invasive manner, without surgery or drugs. With a focus on adapting to injury, relieving pain,
When it comes to rest, relaxation, and pain relief, it’s hard to beat a massage. It feels fantastic and the health benefits are wide ranging. We don’t always have the time or the budget to seek out professional help, though, and that’s where DI
Whether you’re setting up a home gym or just looking to rehab a specific injury, it helps to take a peek inside a physical therapist’s office to see what kind of equipment the pros are using. Depending on a physical therapist’s specialty, you m
