MRPT Physical Therapy

Pain in the Jaw? It could be signs of a heart attack.

By Marianne Ryan PT, OCS Since I am a TMJ specialist, I see many patients who complain of jaw pain. One of the most important things we can do as physical therapists is to ask some specific questions during the initial visit to rule out other potential problems. If someone complains of jaw pain I […]

9 exercises that are a waste of your time!

Who has extra time to waste on ineffective or exercises that may hurt you?‍ Here is a list of 9 exercises that are a waste of your time. Learn how to modify these exercises to become more effective and safer to perform. To continue click here.

Posture Good or Bad?

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT SITTING UP STRAIGHT!We are all spending too much time hunched over our computers or balancing our laptops and tablets on our knees. You know you shouldn’t slump but sitting up straight also is not ideal for your back,  neck or TMJ.I wanted to share this with you so you can help […]

Easy Headache Prevention

By Marianne Ryan PT, OCS Are you waking up in the middle of the night with a stiff neck and a headache? Before going to sleep there are a few things you can do to prevent waking up in pain. Take 15 minutes to sooth your tired and stiff neck muscles. First use a moist […]

9 Simple Ways to Lower Cholesterol

Here are a 9 simple steps you can take lower your cholesterol levels and decrease your heart disease risk. Learn how to follow a heart-healthy lifestyle. Click Here

Beware, DIET FOODS can make you gain weight!

Are you on a diet and do you think eating foods labeled low fat, non fat and no sugar are helping you lose weight? Find out how diet foods can actually make you gain weight  Click Here

iSick: How Cell Phones Can Harm Your Health

Think you can’t live without your iPhone or smart phone? With hidden health dangers such as chronic headaches, neck, shoulder pain and E. coli, the question for mobile phone users may be: Can you live with it? To read more click here

10 Easy Steps on How to Do Meditation in Your Home.

Meditation is particularly helpful in decreasing pain such as Headaches, TMJ Pain, Neck Pain, Back Pain and Pelvic Pain. Lean how easy it is to do meditation from a blog article written by Erica Leibrant and posted on Elephant Journal.com Here’s how: Click Here to read the entire blog post on Elephant Journal.com