by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Mar 6, 2018 | Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Pain, Physical Therapy
Why do we feel pain? What is our body telling us? Learn 10 facts about pain and how physical therapy can help treat it. 1. Pain is a protective device. Things shouldn’t hurt for no reason. In a healthy body, pain is a sign that something is wrong. It’s a signal from... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Feb 6, 2018 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
Did you know the average office worker sits up to 13 hours a day? Our society is built around sitting – at your desk, in your car, and in front of the television. Doctors and researchers have been warning us about the dangers of prolonged sitting for years; prolonged... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Dec 6, 2017 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Ski injuries, Sports Physical Therapy
When it’s raining in Portland, it usually means it’s snowing in the mountains. Winter weather means many of us will be heading out to the slopes for a variety of activities, downhill skiing being one of the most popular. Whether you are an experienced skier or a... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Nov 14, 2017 | Ergonomics, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy, stretching
Technology has changed significantly in the past 10 years. We live in an increasingly connected world, and it shows in the way our technology has changed. Smartphones, tablets, smart-watches and laptops have become a part of our everyday life. While this in many ways... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Oct 12, 2017 | Jaw Pain, Physical Therapy, TMD, TMJ Pain
If you’ve ever had pain in your jaw, you may have heard the term TMJ. The temporomandibular joints are the joints that connect the jawbone to the skull. These joints work during jaw movement such as opening and closing the mouth, talking and chewing; and, like any... 