By Dr Paul Kochoa, PAR 5 Physical Therapy
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Let’s begin with a simple, but general answer to the question: Which exercises are good for low back pain? Any exercise. Seriously. It is evident from research that general exercise can be beneficial for low back pain. This is the best thing you can do to improve your back health. Understanding pain comes in a close second. Let’s now look at five of the best exercises for low back pain.

By Dr Paul Kochoa, PAR 5 Physical Therapy

​What do you think about when I say, “physical therapy”?  What’s your idea of physical therapy?  How about the “traps” of physical therapy?  What are the “traps”, you say?  Well, I’m glad you asked.  Physical therapy “traps” are common misconceptions of physical therapy that many people have, and that also sabotage their success with physical therapy.  So let’s talk about the 5 most common physical therapy traps.

By Mary Ellen Zung, Mary Ellen Zung Health Coach 
When is the last time you took a moment to ruminate on all the good in your life? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. Between jam-packed schedules, caring for others, and the never-ending daily list of chores, we tend to forget to create time to take a breather. Unlike other beneficial health practices, cultivating a gratitude practice can be done in very little time with no costly devices, memberships, or equipment.