Posts by Barry Napier
4 Reasons Why It’s Easier to Get Hurt When We’re Older (Plus How to Stop It From Happening to You)
At Head 2 Toe Spine and Sports Therapy, we believe that movement is the best medicine. No matter how old you are, or what injuries you may sustain, the best way forward is to get moving. Here are the four most common reasons why it’s easier to get hurt when we’re older: Loss of muscle…
Read MorePlay Baseball? Here’s The Top 3 Shoulder Problems & The 3 Best Ways to Protect Yourself
Shoulder pain and injuries can happen to anyone. When they hit baseball players, it can strike them out. Here are the top three causes of shoulder problems, and three easy things you can do at home to support your shoulders and keep you in the game. 3 Dangerous Shoulder Problems That Can Strike You Out…
Read MoreThree Reasons Why You Have Tight Muscles & What You Can Do About It
The left side of my upper back has a constant tight feeling that’s been there for about 2 weeks. I’ve taken a break from working out for about 1.5 weeks now hoping it would go away but it hasn’t. I’m trying to give it as long as it needs to rest by not lifting but…
Read MoreSeven Secrets For Ending Low Back Pain Without Expensive Imaging or Invasive Surgery
“My fear of back pain is taking over my life. I called off work today because I’m afraid to sit in the car and drive. My drive is only 1 1/2 miles to work. The pain is in my right leg which is used to operate the car. I can’t drive safely. I can bend…walk…but…
Read MoreHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Big Announcement! (A Message from Dr. Annie) One of the best Christmas presents I received this year was an email from my old friend and colleague, Said Yaaqoub LMT. I had first met Said when I opened my practice in 2005. At that time he was working for Krueger Orthopedics providing all of their soft…
Read MoreHappy New Year! Let’s Make 2019 Amazing Together
Happy New Year! (A Message from Dr. Annie) 2018 has been an amazing year. First, we feel deep gratitude that we’ve been able to help transform so many lives this year. It’s an awesome and humbling responsibility to be trusted with your healthcare and we’ve loved being your manual therapy solution. Plus, it’s been wonderful…
Read MoreDr. Annie’s Top 10 Health Tips
Here are my favorite tips for being healthier and more vital every day. I hope you enjoy them! 1. Skin is a reflection of your overall internal health Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have radiant glowing skin? Have you felt they must have make up talents or know a skin care…
Read MoreFix Your Hips! 4 Steps to Happy Hips
Are you trying to do squats, but can’t seem to get the right form? Is your low back giving you grief? Are your knees sore when you’re walking or hiking? Do you sometimes feel a pain on the front of your hip when stand up, or when you stand up and take your first step? …
Read MoreConcussion and Your Child – What You MUST Know
Concussion and Your Child – What You MUST Know A concussion is estimated to occur at a rate of 4 million cases per year and is considered the silent epidemic of kids health. It is estimated that only 1 in 6 cases of concussion are accurately diagnosed and managed, which means you as the parent…
Read MoreHow long should you wait until you get treated?
Work, family, sleeping, running, lifting, swimming and even commuting can all cause aches and pains. This list is not all-inclusive. Sometimes the pain just goes away over time. Sometimes it doesn’t. This blog post is for the times it doesn’t. So when should you ignore it and when should you call Head2Toe to make your…
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