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How to workout as a busy desk worker

12/17/2024 You’ve been a desk worker for several years now, have yo-yo’d in and out of a solid gym routine, and no longer live with your friend aka workout buddy to hold you accountable. You may have low or upper back pain from working at your...

Strength Training

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Are you on the right workout program for you?

12/17/2024 Are you still doing the same workouts you did 10+ years ago? When I first start working with someone for physical therapy or personal training, I always ask what their current level of activity is including their workout routine if...

Physical Therapy

How to Manage Chronic Low Back Pain

How to manage chronic low back pain through strength training. Located in Back Bay of Boston, or virtually anywhere.

Physical Therapy

How To Manage Upper Back Pain For Desk Workers

12/17/2024 It is not uncommon for desk workers to experience upper back pain. This could be due to stiffness in your joints or tight muscles, causing discomfort and pain. The keep is managing your upper back pain for the long term. Desk set up...

Physical Therapy

How Often To Get Up From Your Desk

01/20/2025 Although this depends if I am seeing you for low back pain and you are having a hard time tolerating sitting, the answer may be different. However, see below for some general guidelines. Get up from your desk 1x/hour Typically getting...

Fitness

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How to Build Healthy Habits

09/05/2023 What is habit stacking? Habit stacking is the concept of introducing a new behavior, by stacking it to an already-existing habit. It is a way for you to be able to introduce a new habit or behavior into your routine and actually stick...