by Jimmy Sliwa | Oct 2, 2018 | Conditions, Health
Much like yawning, posture is a contagious act. Oftentimes just talking about posture causes others to sit tall in their chairs and draw their shoulder blades together. This is a phenomenon that I have coined as “subliminal posture.” Go ahead and try it; mention to...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Jul 17, 2018 | Education, Health, Treatment
Clinician inserts long, filiform needles into specific points along your body to help reduce pain, increase motor function, and/or improve your overall health. Are we describing acupuncture, or dry needling? Can’t tell? Well don’t be surprised, most people don’t...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Jan 3, 2018 | Health
Let’s face it, Americans will continue to face rising healthcare costs. Whether measured relative to its population or economy, the United States spends by far the most in the world on health care. (Mark Pearson, OECD) The U.S. spent $8,233 on health per person in...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Nov 24, 2017 | Health
At the end of a difficult day, sleep is a welcome release. Ever wonder why babies sleep so much? I always thought it was because they don’t have a job. Reality is that sleep is vital to growth and development. The value of sleep continues in adulthood. A good night’s...
by Keith Poorbaugh | Aug 21, 2017 | Health
Pain is an opportunity. An opportunity to listen to your body as you determine which challenges are worthwhile ventures. Pain forces you to live in the present. You can wait for it to disappear, much like a shipwreck survivor awaits rescue. Or you can begin the...
by Jimmy Sliwa | Aug 21, 2017 | Health
As recent as 2012, Alaska’s opioid overdose death rate was greater than double the rate in the United States (10.5 vs. 5.1 per 100,000 persons). Understanding how severe this epidemic has grown, Governor Bill Walker recently signed into law House Bill 159 in effort to...
by Frederick Williams | Nov 4, 2016 | Health
Northern Edge Physical Therapy promotes the principles of mobility and strength to guide exercise prescription. Our clients realize real success when the exercise is geared towards restoring tissue nutrition and balance throughout the kinematic chain. Our goal behind...
