Why am I dizzy? 

Dizziness is the worst. Seriously. It throws everything off and just feels like you aren’t in control of your body. It leaves you disoriented, sometimes nauseous, and sometimes with a loss of balance. Unfortunately, dizziness is not a diagnosis.  Dizziness is a symptom of a number of different conditions, some more serious and some less …

Treating Pain: A Review

Treating Pain: A Review DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   On September 11,2017 the New York Times published an article entitled Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain by Jane Brody. The article discusses the usefulness of mindfulness, exercise, rehabilitation, acupuncture, massage, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address chronic pain. Chronic pain should not be …

Is “out-of-network” a dirty phrase?

Is “out-of-network” a dirty phrase? DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   With all the changes to health care in the past few years, it’s easy to get confused. There are in-network benefits, out-of- network benefits, co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and a host of other regulations that determine what care is covered, not covered and how …

My Favorite Anti Sitting Stretches

My Favorite Anti Sitting Stretches Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS   We sit. A lot. Unfortunately, humans are just not designed for sitting for prolonged periods of time. Sitting has been equated to the new smoking. Prolonged sitting leads to decreased blood flow, poor posture and resultant aches and pains. Consistent targeted exercise is …