Earlier this week, we discussed when you should apply ice and heat. Missed it? Read it here. Today, let’s go over how to apply that ice and heat. Ice / Cold is an anti inflammatory, numbing treatment that can help decrease pain and swelling. It is used in the acute (early) phase after …
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Hot or Cold? Which do I use?
Tidewater Physical Therapy’s clinicians are often asked by injured athletes (both on the field and adults who workout), “which is best, hot or cold?” The answer is both, depending on the situation. There are some quick guidelines you can follow. Think of it this way. An athlete warms up before an event and …
Simple Exercises To Help Re-ENERGIZE At Work
Need to re-energize at work? A great way to loosen up those tight muscles and to prevent fatigue is to perform stretching exercises throughout your work day. A mini-break here and there adds up! Upper Trap Gently grasp the side of your head while reaching behind your back with the other hand. Tilt your …
Top 10 Reasons to Exercise As You Age
There are many benefits to exercise as you age. Here are some of the top reasons you should maintain an active life that includes exercise in every year of life. 1. Maintain muscle mass. As you age, you lose muscle mass. This could lead to problems throughout your muscles, joints and bones. How do these …
You DO Have Time To Workout
The summer has been great, hasn’t it? Sweet-tea sipping lazy days on the water. The occasional low-humid day where you can hit the Noland Trail for a long hike or powered-up run. Sleeping in on the weekends. Saturday morning beach workouts. Now that fall is getting closer and the kids are heading back to school, …
Operation LIVE LIFE STRONGER: Report 2
Mind over matter. Mind over matter. We’ve all heard it. If you tell yourself you can do something, you can do it! If you think you can’t, you set yourself up for failure. I’ve never really realized just how true it was until recently, while working out with three girlfriends from work and personal trainer, …
Top 10 Ways to Get AMPed to Get FIT
Hate to tell you, but summer is nearing the end. Kids will be back in school. Schedules will fill up. And the holidays will be here before we know it. So…let’s get in the habit now of working out, feeling good and getting fit before the cookie exchanges and big family feasts! It’s never too …
Fitness, Sports & Your Diet
If you’ve ever worked out with Tidewater’s Personal and Sports Performance Trainer Cody Morris, you know there’s one question he always asks: have you eaten today? There’s a reason. When it comes to your overall health and wellness, as well as your sports and fitness performance, what you put in your mouth is as …
The ABCs of Staying Fit While Pregnant
It’s a typical summer Saturday in Tidewater, Virginia - 105 degrees out and I’m leaving Target with a load of random items in one arm and my 30 pound, 2 ½-year-old lil’ man in another. I’m walking half a mile to my car and bump into a girlfriend to catch up on the latest summer festivities. …
‘Competition. A Self Contest For Honor.’
Need some oomph to get you through your next workout, your next personal challenge? Read these inspirational and motivational words. Channel the energy. Take on your next challenge! Every day is an opportunity to improve. Hard work plus talent delivers greatness. -Under Armour’s Combine 360 In a positive environment of competition, athletes …
