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5 Ways to Improve Your Life with Better Posture

Jesse Elliott — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:30:41 +0000

Benefits of Good Posture We all know that posture is important but as we sit more in front of our computers, tablets and phones increasing amounts of research is being done on the side effects of poor posture. Hopefully this will cause us to catch ourselves more often and correct our postures. The following 5 […]

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Why You Should Seek Treatment While your Insurance Deductible is Met

Jesse Elliott — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:52:31 +0000

It’s time to GET TREATMENT now Before the beginning of the year! 1. Insurance Deductibles Are Usually Met by Now: Most patients don’t strategize in regards to their insurance deductibles. Most of us have met our deductibles or our max out of pocket making it a very good time of year to have things taken […]

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5 Self Help Tips for Living Better with Arthritis

Jesse Elliott — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 23:57:30 +0000

Ease the Pain caused by Arthritis Arthritis has become an epidemic among Americans and many of us feel the effects of the disease when first get moving in the morning. Most of us know that this is a chronic condition that becomes more complicated as the disease progresses but there are a few things […]

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8 ways to improve your health and money making potential through Corporate Wellness

Jesse Elliott — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:47:34 +0000

Corporate Wellness Can not Only Improve Your Health but Also Your Income Potential Corporate wellness has become a buzz word in the workplace over the past few years. Employers want their employees to be healthy to help improve productivity and to help reduce injuries as well as improve overall satisfaction with their jobs. I meet […]

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Spinal Manipulation for Neck Pain

Jesse Elliott — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:59:09 +0000

The Journal of Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy recently published an article regarding spinal manipulations and neck pain. First off what is a spinal manipulation? A manipulation is the same as an adjustment in which a high velocity and low amplitude force is applied to the spine often resulting in an audible “pop”. The article found […]

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7 Benefits of Kinesiotaping to maximize performance

Jesse Elliott — Sat, 03 May 2014 01:58:57 +0000

How to Improve your Athletic performance with Kinesiotaping If you have watched sporting activities lately you have probably noticed athletes with colorful tape on their bodies. This type of taping is called kinesiotaping and it is often used with athletes. However, there are all sorts of applications for kinesiotaping. Recently several interesting studies have […]

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How to Speed Your Recovery From an Auto Accident

Jesse Elliott — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:30:09 +0000

Physical Therapy after an auto accident is crucial to helping you start the healing process. Auto Accidents can cause severe pain that should be treated as soon as possible, and is one of the most common ailments that we see at Siskiyou PT. There are several problems that people may encounter after an auto accident. […]

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Do you need to have imaging on your back?

Jesse Elliott — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:43:57 +0000

I’ve read a couple of blogs recently about x-ray and MRI imaging for spine pain (see below). I get questions in the clinic all of the time about this. Specifically, when an MRI is needed and if an MRI is needed to treat a back injury. The answers may not be what you expect. First […]

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How to Avoid Overuse Sports Injuries

Jesse Elliott — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:52:57 +0000

Overuse Sports Injuries Can Be a Result of Mistakes During Training Overuse sports injuries are a common aliment I see in my practice. They usually occur with some of my most active and “in-shape” people that I see. Fitness programs and health do not always go hand and hand and can lead to overuse sports […]

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Get rid of your headaches today

Jesse Elliott — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:24:34 +0000

There are a couple of things to know about headaches. The first is that headaches are a very common problem. In fact, 90% of Americans suffer from occasional headaches. In my experience, headaches can be one of the most disabling ailments that I treat. The difficult part about headaches is that there is no escaping […]

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