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 …
A common cause of groin pain
A common cause of groin pain DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Groin pain is something most people don’t want to talk about. However, several structures in that area can cause painful dysfunction. One such structure is the labrum of the hip. The labrum is a thin piece of cartilage that extends the rim …
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 …
Anatomy of a goal 2.0
Anatomy of a goal 2.0 DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS When you come for physical therapy at Professional Physical Therapy and Training, LLC, one of the first questions we will ask you is what are YOUR goals? Most people don’t realize that seeing a physical therapist (or any health care provider) is …
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 …
Dry Needling is NOT Acupuncture
Dry Needling is NOT Acupuncture Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS Dr. Kochoa recently wrote an article on trigger point dry needling, pointing out the benefits of using this technique. I’ve been using it for a few years to treat trigger points that cause pain and movement dysfunction. The most common question “How is this …
Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy
Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS I recently worked with an individual who was highly anxious about his/her pain. This individual had a bad experience with sharp and sudden onset of severe back pain years ago. Unfortunately, the person decided he/she no longer wanted to move because of the anxiety and …
World Physical Therapy Day!
World Physical Therapy Day! MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS In 1951, the World Confederation of Physical Therapy declared September 8 to be World Physical Therapy Day! The purpose of this day in 2016 is to highlight the value physical therapists make to the older population in preventing illness, improving and maintain mobility and independence. …
Can You Roll?
Can You Roll? MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Six pack abs. The ability to do a 1 minute plank. The ability to perform a heavy lift. Most people think of these as signs of a strong core. But what if I told you all of those things could hide underlying spinal stability issues. Some …