My first ever physical therapy to treat soreness in hips and pelvic area. Closest thing to magic I’ve ever experienced. Amy used techniques to identify the sources of pain problem areas and gently worked them out. Much more comfortable than I had expected. Problems haven’t returned since last visit a few months ago, but I sure know where to go if they do.
Below is a summary of the media outlets that have covered ARC Physical Therapy.
The 8 Best Massage Cushions Of 2023 + A Physical Therapist’s Top Picks
Comments from Kevin Cronin, Owner, ARC Physical Therapy:
While these cushions can offer great relief, it’s important not to overdo it. Kevin Cronin, P.T., ATC, JSCC, owner of ARC Physical Therapy, often cautions clients about improper or overuse of massage cushions. “Using massage cushions, even high-quality, expert-recommended models, can lead to injuries like bruising, sore muscles, tenderness, and even nerve damage,” he says. Because of this, he points out that you should never simply turn the cushion on and forget about it. “Look for models that have an off-and-on type of application to avoid injury and limit sessions to 20 to 30 minutes at a time,” he suggests. With this in mind, we prioritized massage cushions that turn off automatically after a certain amount of time.
4 Signs You’re Overworking Yourself at the Gym, According to Sports Therapists
According to Kevin M. Cronin, PT, ATC, JSCC, a physical therapist and owner of ARC Physical Therapy in Illinois, overworking occurs “when the difficulty of the exercise exceeds what the body can manage without triggering the body’s own protective fascial reflexes.” This can lead to any number of painful conditions, from mild and fleeting to chronic and severe, he adds.
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The Very Best Electric Back Massagers
Kevin Cronin said this about electric back massagers:
As with any other piece of technology or medical device, you should look for a high-quality product that you can use often and will last for a very long time. Kevin Cronin, owner of ARC Physical Therapy, says that in general you get what you pay for. He also cautions that improper use and overuse (especially with percussive massagers) can lead to injuries, including bruising and nerve damage. His advice is to avoid any areas close to the bone and go for an off-and-on type of application to avoid injury — “20 to 30 minutes is adequate.” To help you find the very best electric back massagers, we talked to eight experts, including Watts and Cronin, about the back massagers they recommend and use themselves.