When you’re stressed, treating yourself to a massage could feel wonderful. It’s a great solution to relieve stress and work out tension in your body. You could even add hot stones or aromatherapy, but a massage can provide instant relief even at its most basic level. While tension relief is obvious, other physical and mental health benefits of massages are essential to know. Our physical therapists at EW Motion Therapy do individual BodyWork sessions to relieve tension and pain for anyone. Even if you decide our services don’t fit your needs, you can still read on for our discussion of how massage therapy can benefit your physical and mental health.

Golf is a sport that requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and endurance. Without proper preparation, golfers may suffer from injuries and decreased performance. Stretching is essential to any golfer's warm-up routine as it helps increase flexibility and prevent injuries. But what stretches should you do?

Any athlete needs to prioritize healthy eating and hydration to optimize performance, and though you may not realize it, golfers are no exception. While golf might not be as high-impact of a sport as football or basketball, it takes an immense amount of mental concentration and endurance to succeed. So how can golfers eat right to prepare their bodies to play?

Cervical fusion is a surgical procedure that involves fusing two or more vertebrae in the neck to create a solid bone mass. This is often done to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. While a cervical fusion can effectively reduce pain and restore mobility, recovery can be challenging. Recovering from cervical fusion surgery requires patience, dedication, and careful management of your body and movements. Following your doctor’s instructions and incorporating physical therapy into your recovery plan can help ensure a safe and successful recovery. Our post-op program at EW Motion Therapy is perfect for cervical fusion patients - our expert team of physical therapists can create a custom treatment plan for your needs during recovery. Even if you decide our services are unsuitable for your needs, you can still read on for our discussion of:

Getting injured is any athlete’s nightmare, especially when an injury can end your season. One of these season-ending injuries that are all too common is a torn ACL. You probably know a football or basketball player who had surgery to repair that ligament - it may even be you.

When looking for a physical therapy doctorate program, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. You must consider the program’s cost, location, credentials, and other factors. With so many choices of well-ranked schools in our state, how do you decide which one to attend to start your physical therapy career?

Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury that affects many individuals, from athletes to office workers. While tears are common, this does not make dealing with one any easier. You likely cannot play your sport for a while if you are an athlete. if you are not an athlete, everyday activities like reaching a high shelf can be more difficult. So what does treatment look like? Do you need surgery?

Getting injured is any athlete’s nightmare, especially when an injury can end your season. One of these season-ending injuries that are all too common is a torn ACL. You probably know a football or basketball player who had surgery to repair that ligament - it may even be you.

The Masters Tournament is a major event in the world of professional golf. Every year, top players from all over the world are invited to the tournament to compete for the prestigious green jacket. But it can also be a cause for concern when it comes to golf injuries.

The normal human aging process can raise many questions and concerns. While trying to stay active and ensure you have time to pursue your favorite activities, some changes are also occurring in your body. You may feel stiffer in the morning, experience more daily pain than usual, and even find more of your daily tasks harder. This could be due to normal aging and degeneration of your joints. But what is actually happening here? What does “normal” joint aging look like?