by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Apr 11, 2022 | Pain
Gardening provides Portland-area residents wonderful opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy working with the soil to grow all types of plant-life. Your garden might be a few potted plants clustered on a balcony or porch, or consist of several plots of flowers,...
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Mar 1, 2022 | Neck Pain
Most of us have experienced some form of neck pain in our lives. Maybe you slept in a strange position and woke up with a stiff neck or spent too much time at the computer and felt sore the next day. Flexibility and mobility in the neck are important in preventing...
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Jan 27, 2022 | Work From Home, Wrist Pain
Online gaming has become an increasingly popular form of entertainment, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. While gaming can be a great stress reliever, it can also cause overuse injuries. These most commonly occur in the wrist and hand and can occur with any...
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Nov 3, 2021 | Back Pain, Hip Pain
Do you find yourself with low back or hip pain at the end of a long workday? If you have then you’ve probably been told to improve your posture, however it can be difficult to know what that really means. Good posture can be described as the correct alignment of the...
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Jun 4, 2021 | LGBTQIA
Our goal at Life’s Work Physical Therapy is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all of our patients can meet their physical therapy needs. We understand how difficult it can be to find inclusive and knowledgeable care. Even when individuals are able to...
