by Jessica Tackett | Dec 7, 2018 | Physical Therapy
Many people every day are diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease. It must be bad, because it is a disease! Don’t worry, it’s not contagious and it isn’t as bad as it sounds. All it means is that the disc in between the bones in your spine has decreased in...
by Jessica Tackett | Nov 30, 2018 | Physical Therapy
Whoa what a scary word! There are a lot of people that have it and most people don’t know what it is. Arthritis, also known as Degenerative Joint Disease, is a condition where the connective tissue between our bones has been broken down to the point where one bone...
by Jessica Tackett | Nov 30, 2018 | Physical Therapy
Hello everyone! My name is Leo and I am a registered Therapy Dog through ITA/HPHP. I used to be a Police Dog when I was a puppy but I got fired because apparently I am not aggressive enough. Now I am trained to comfort patients by sensing signs of stress, anxiety,...
by Jessica Tackett | Jul 19, 2018 | Helpful Tips or Information, Physical Therapy
Having a headache can ruin your day! Cervicogenic headaches are all too common in today’s society. They typically start at the base of the skull and can wrap around to the front towards the eye, either coming over the top of the head or over the ear. Some people...
by AspireHealthCorp | Dec 12, 2016 | General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, New Patient, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Carol A. Gooch, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT As a mental health professional, I can tell you that some people have difficulty coping with holiday stress and depression, so as soon as the holidays are over, they start to reflect on what they can change for the next year. 2017...
by AspireHealthCorp | Sep 27, 2016 | Acute Care, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
As a mental health therapist for over 20 years, I can assure you that exercise enhances the body’s ability to respond to stress, thus improving mental health by helping the brain cope better with stress, anxiety and depression. Evidence suggests that physically...