Superior Physical Therapy Blog

Reducing Inflammation with Activity   Physical activity may be a powerful countermeasure to combat chronic inflammation and its deleterious effects in older adults. Whether activity comes from recreational and occupational movement, or exercise, multiple scientific studies have demonstrated that as physical activity increases,...

Inflammation, Friend or Foe   When your body encounters things like viruses, bacteria, or suffers an injury, it activates your immune system.  Your immune system then activates its first responders, the inflammatory cells and a group of substances that stimulate...

  The importance of sleep for memory and health is well established, but scientists have discovered some specific ways in which that is so.   The process of consolidating memories, which is the process of preserving key memories and discarding...

  Scientific evidence connecting sleep deprivation and increased blood sugar has researchers investigating how our sleep habits affect our glucose and insulin levels.   As humans, our blood sugar levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and night. Every night—whether we...

  It is already well established that insufficient sleep can be a predictor of persistent pain symptoms in the general population and those with chronic pain, but the good news is better sleep can reduce your pain.   A 2018...

Hip Pain and Arthritis are Not Linked   Research now shows that a significant amount of people (69 -73%) whose are not experiencing hip pain have an X-ray or MRI showing a labral tear. The study in the British Medical...

Why Bone-on-Bone is a Hip Pain Myth   On a daily basis, I hear people with hip pain say they just got an X-ray or an MRI and a surgeon told them they have “bone on bone”, and they need...

Three Most Common Causes of Hip Pain, Don't Actually Cause Pain   In today’s post, we're going to be talking about the three most common “causes” of hip pain. These are commonly thrown around as causes of hip pain, even...

Stay Hydrated for Longer, Healthier Life   We all know that being properly hydrated is important for our daily bodily functions, such as regulating body temperature and maintaining healthy skin. But a recent study found that people who stay hydrated...

  I hear a lot of patients ask, "Will I ever get off these bladder meds?"  While they can be beneficial for incontinence, Bladder Medications should be used as a temporary solution while at the same time improving pelvic floor...

  If you've been starting to feel something bulging out of your vagina, you may be experiencing organ prolapse. It can feel like you're sitting on a tennis ball. Or you may be in the shower washing and feel something...

  Panty Liners, Pads, and Undergarments are not Long-Term Solutions   If you struggle with urinary incontinence and rely on panty liners, pads, or special undergarments to manage your symptoms, it's important to know that these products are only temporary...