Blog Archive | PMR of NY & CT
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Pain & Treatment · Movement & Wellness · Nutrition & Diet
September 14, 2024
What Is Sports Massage? Techniques, Benefits and What to Expect
What is sports massage? Learn how it differs from other massage, the techniques therapists use, the benefits research supports and what to expect.
August 24, 2024
Groin Stretches: 5 Moves to Loosen Tight Inner Thighs and Hips
Try these groin stretches to loosen tight inner thighs and hips. Learn how to do each safely, lower your risk of a groin pull and know when to see a
August 3, 2024
Benefits of Staying Hydrated: How Much Water You Need and Why
Learn the benefits of staying hydrated, how much water most adults need each day, the early signs of dehydration and easy habits that help you drink enough.
July 13, 2024
Massage for Anxiety: What It Can Do and Where It Fits in Your Care
Massage for anxiety may ease tension and stress for a while. Learn what research shows, how to feel at ease on the table and when to seek mental health care.
June 22, 2024
Can Cervical Stenosis Cause Headaches? Causes, Signs and Care
Can cervical stenosis cause headaches? Learn how the upper neck can refer pain to the head, which symptoms point to the spine and when to get urgent care.
June 1, 2024
ACL Prevention Exercises: Strength and Landing Drills for Athletes
These ACL prevention exercises build strength, balance and safer landing habits. Learn how ACL tears happen, who is at higher risk and how to train smarter.
May 11, 2024
Gluten Free Diet Benefits: Who Really Needs to Cut Gluten?
Learn who gets real gluten free diet benefits, from celiac disease to gluten sensitivity, why to test for celiac first and how to eat gluten-free well.
April 20, 2024
Diet and Depression: How Food Affects Mood and What Can Help
Learn what research says about diet and depression, which eating habits may support your mood, and why food works alongside care, not in place of it.
March 30, 2024
Back Pain Exercises: 8 Gentle Moves to Ease Lower Back Pain
Try these back pain exercises to ease stiffness and support your lower back, with step-by-step instructions, a weekly plan and signs you should see a doctor.
March 9, 2024
Stretching Before Exercise: How to Warm Up the Right Way
Is stretching before exercise worth it? Learn what research says, how to build a simple dynamic warm-up for your activity and where static stretches fit in.
February 17, 2024
Green Tea for Weight Loss: What It Can and Can’t Do
Does green tea for weight loss work? Learn what research shows about catechins and caffeine, why the effect is small and how to fit it into healthy habits.
January 27, 2024
Acupuncture for Anxiety: Can It Help You Feel Calmer?
Acupuncture for anxiety shows promise, but evidence is limited. Learn what studies suggest, what a session is like and how it fits with mental health care.
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