On-Site Solutions blog posts
On-Site Solutions blog posts
What Is a “Patchwork Career?” Melissa Gill – Founder/CEO of OSSPT Until about six months ago, I had never heard the term “patchwork career.” It came up during a conversation with Justin Moore, the CEO of APTA, while we were discussing the business model of OSSPT. He casually remarked, “Oh, that’s a patchwork career model.” … Read more
Move to Improve: The Benefits of Cardio for Low Back Pain Relief Low back pain affects many people, and although it might sound surprising, doing cardio (heart-healthy exercises) can help reduce that pain. Regular cardio not only makes your whole body healthier but can also target what is causing your back pain. Here’s how it … Read more
Dark Chocolate: Why It’s Actually Good For You! You might think of chocolate as a delicious treat, but did you know that dark chocolate has some surprising health benefits? Let’s break it down: It’s Packed with Antioxidants Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants, which fight off bad stuff in your body, likefree radicals. Free radicals … Read more
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: You get out what you put in! Eating mindfully with fresh, unprocessed foods can help reduce inflammation in the body and promote a healthy lifestyle. Inflammation can play a role in diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, IBS, and Alzheimer’s. An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on foods that don’t cause … Read more
Stress and Your Body: Don’t let stress take control! Stress affects everyone. It’s a natural response our bodies have when we feel threatened or overwhelmed. Sometimes, life can feel like too much, almost like we’re always under attack. But the good news is, you can fight back. Don’t let stress take control of your life. … Read more
Stress and Stress Reduction Each of us has the same bodily responses to sudden stress, the “fight or flight” response to danger – elevated pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, tensing of muscles. But it’s the reactions to long‐term stress that can be harmful and varies between persons. Chronic, constant stress can cause the bodily response to continue … Read more
Slips, Trips and Falls: Age related changes, balance and proper footwear Slips: This happens when there isn’t enough grip between your foot and the surface, making you lose balance. Slips are more likely if you rush, run, or wear the wrong shoes. Trips: A trip occurs when your foot hits something and makes you lose … Read more
Sleep Hygiene “Sleep hygiene” means creating the right environment and habits to get good-quality sleep. Sleep is important for staying healthy both physically and mentally. The CDC says that adults should aim for at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Sleep Tips: What can you do to get better quality sleep? Having good sleep … Read more
Physical Therapy v Chiropractic v Massage: What’s the difference? Professionals in these three practices share a common theme that might have people confused as to what the difference is: they all use their hands to treat patients. When it comes to injury prevention and recovery, there are a variety of suggested treatment options. People throw … Read more
Microbreaks andCounteracting Stretches: : What is a Microbreak? A microbreak is a short activity that helps tobreak up the repetition of physically or mentally draining tasks whichshould occur every 20-30 minutes. It is best to do something active likestanding up, stretching, or moving around. Completing counter actingstretches throughout the day helps to encourage blood flow, … Read more
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