by Dan Lombardi | Jun 23, 2026 | Advice
Yard work is great for your home, but it can be brutal on your body if you jump into it too fast. Raking, lifting, bending, digging, mowing, and gardening can all put stress on your back, shoulders, knees, wrists, and neck. Most yard work injuries do not happen...
by Dan Lombardi | Jun 14, 2026 | Advice
Dry Needling in Physical Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Patients Choose Somersworth Physical Therapy If you are dealing with tight muscles, ongoing pain, headaches, or injuries that just will not calm down, dry needling may be one of the most effective...
by loudcanvas | Oct 14, 2023 | Advice
Stay Safe when Raking Leaves Stretch it Out Stretching or warming up before you begin is an important step helping prevent back and shoulder pain when raking leaves. Take 10 minutes to stretch properly and warm up your muscles. Areas of the body to focus on when...
by loudcanvas | Sep 18, 2023 | Advice
People everywhere are experiencing the transformative effect physical therapy can have on their daily lives. In fact, as experts in the way the body moves, physical therapists help people of all ages and abilities reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay...
by loudcanvas | Aug 15, 2018 | Advice
HEALTH BLOG 7 Simple Ways To Stay Active Too many of us have an all-or-nothing attitude when it comes to staying fit. We’re too “slammed” at work for the gym, or our kids’ activities are keeping us in the car — and off the track — for long hours. Yet, there are a few...
by loudcanvas | Oct 31, 2016 | Advice
When is the Best Time to Stretch? When your muscles are warm and relaxed! You should stretch after you have done a general body warm up of about 5-10 minutes. Marching or jogging on the spot in order to get the heart rate and body temperature up can do the trick....
