Are Inversion Tables Good or Bad? back pain Feb 13, 2021

Are Inversion Tables Good or Bad?

Recently a friend called me up and asked me:

Amy, what do you think of inversion tables? I am thinking of getting one to help with my low back pain but I wanted ...

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What Choices Do I Have When Dealing With Low Back Pain? back pain Feb 01, 2021

Recently I went for a long run on a very cold morning. I could see the frost on the ground so I made sure to put on my hat and gloves. Since it is winter in Maple Valley, WA I also wear pants, a lon

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Why Do You Always Talk About Motion? exercise physical therapy Jan 13, 2021

Have you ever felt like your joints are squeaky/grindy/crunchy? Do you feel like the tin man walking around looking for your oil can? Are you tired of the aching in your joints?

We have so many pat

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Why Has My Shoulder Hurt Since Christmas? neck and shoulder pain Dec 31, 2020

Have you had shoulder pain ever since Christmas? From hanging lights to hauling decorations, the holiday season can be a challenge to our shoulders. Even more so this year when we have been home mor

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Setting Goals For The New Year: Part 4 – Celebrate Every Success goals health tips motivation Dec 20, 2020

You’ve reached the final installment of our goal-setting series which means you’re in great shape to the start the New Year off right! So far, we’ve discussed setting a long term goal, addressing obst...

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Setting goals for the New Year: Part 3 – Break it down to smaller chunks (to help you get focused) goals health tips motivation Dec 13, 2020

Are you getting excited about your goal and achieving it in the next year?

Or, are you feeling like it is simply too big and there is no way you will reach it? Either way, this week’s post is for y

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Setting Goals for the New Year: Part 2 – Set your Goal goals health tips motivation Dec 06, 2020

Are you looking for a positive way to make a change in your life in the New Year? Or maybe you are finally ready to create a plan to reach that Big ‘Ole Goal you have always dreamed about. Then this s...

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Setting Goals For The New Year: Part 1 – Decide where you want to be in one year goals headaches motivation Nov 29, 2020

You hold the power to create the future you want for yourself. 

Do you believe that? It’s the truth! And, this four part series is designed to help you decide where you want to be in one year and cre...

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What Manual Therapy Can Do For You neck and shoulder pain Oct 25, 2020

You need Manual Therapy so your joints, muscles, and disks can move normally and stop causing you to have pain. That’s the simple answer!

“Dr. Amy, I always thought that what you do is what Physica

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Why Does My Neck Still Hurt? neck and shoulder pain Oct 19, 2020

Do you find yourself constantly rubbing your neck, trying to make it feel better? Is it hard to turn your head to the side like when you are checking your blind spot? Are you limiting your exercise

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The Best Low Back Pain Treatment (Part 2) back pain Sep 27, 2020

Have you been told by a doctor that the only cure for your low back pain is surgery?

Or maybe you have been given pain medication and told to go home and rest? 

Are you trying to figure out what y...

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Are You Tired of Your Life Being Run by Your Bladder? pelvic floor Aug 24, 2020

It is time to dispel a common myth – Ladies, it is not normal to pee when you exercise, jump on a trampoline, or laugh after giving birth. And, having pain with sex or difficulty running errands due t...

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