Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT
We recently had a new client come in for his first visit. He was struggling with back pain that was keeping him from doing his job as well as he would like, staying active with his family, traveling, and hiking.
He had seen many medical providers, including his primary care physician, an orthopedic specialist, and a spine specialist. He had tried medications, and injections, and did not want to take pain medication. After years, he stood up for himself and asked ...
Posted on 2024-07-22
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT
Many walkers HATE long strolls outdoors during the summer months, but usually, it’s not the heat.
Yes, the heat can play a role in us not going out as much during the middle of summer. But more often than not we can just shift when we walk. Getting a nice early morning or late afternoon walk is still tolerable here in Virginia during the height of summer.
The one thing that frustrates me and all my clients who love wal...
Posted on 2024-07-01
BY DR. ARNAN SISSON
Believe it or not, the brain is not very smart! Sounds crazy, but in many ways this is true. It tries to find ways to do its work more easily. This is often done through a process called Biofeedback, and simply put this is just when the brain looks at the environment to determine how to act and feel. So, this can have huge effects on us feeling happy or even being pretty depressed.
A recent study by the folks at UCLA has demonstrated that we can actually use Biofeedback t...
Posted on 2024-06-21
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT
Gardening in the spring and summer – as you’ll be doing right now – can cause problems: But how can you prevent back pain when gardening?
It’s a common issue many people, especially those aged 65+, can suffer from. Gardening works many muscles and joints, involving a wide range of motions (standing, bending over, crouching, leaning, stretching, and lifting).
But just because we are 65+, this doesn’t mean that we should stop doing the thin...
Posted on 2024-06-10
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT|
Swimming is a great daily habit that keeps your joints supple and muscles loose, but is swimming good for you if you suffer from shoulder pain?
It’s great for your heart and lungs and above all, it maintains your independence and adds social interaction to your routine.
It’s important – like it is in any sport you might do on a regular basis – to vary your training, otherwise, shoulder aches and pains are inevitable. It’s not possi...
Posted on 2024-06-03
