By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, Physical Therapist Are you super active with running, sports, or weight lifting? Movement is great to keep out muscles strong but too much exercise and not enough rest or recovery can also cause issues!! Are you on the opposite spectrum and sit most of the day or can’t find the motivation… Continue Reading Roller Muscle Release for Lower Back and Hip Pain
4 Recommendations to Prevent and Management Lower Back Pain (LBP)
By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, Physical Therapist Low Back Pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal condition WORLDWIDE! Research has shown that rest and medication actually makes LBP worse!Imaging is NOT indicated for most people with acute low back pain. Here are four recommendations to manage and prevent LBP: 1. Seek early non-pharmalogical treatment 2. Participate… Continue Reading 4 Recommendations to Prevent and Management Lower Back Pain (LBP)
National Physical Therapy Month
Written By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera October is National Physical Therapy month! Physical Therapists can help people of all ages including new borns all the way to hospice care! We aim to decrease pain, improve function, and promote health and wellness There are so many different topics we cover and the public often does not know… Continue Reading National Physical Therapy Month
How to Relieve: Headaches and Neck Pain
By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, IML Wellness Contributor @more.than.physical.therapy Neck pain and headaches go hand in hand and can sideline you from normal activities. Posture is a huge factor in neck pain and tension that leads to headaches. Here are 5 tips to reduce, manage, and eliminate neck pain and headaches from interrupting your normal routine.… Continue Reading How to Relieve: Headaches and Neck Pain
Dr. Gabriella Rivera and The Impact of Virtual Learning
Written By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera @more.than.physical.therapy Have you considered the impact of virtual learning for your 4-7 year old? Increased screen time and sitting can lead to early posture problems for our children. The decreased ability to participate in play, P.E., recess, and imaginary play with friends increases sitting and inactivity in our children. It… Continue Reading Dr. Gabriella Rivera and The Impact of Virtual Learning
Spotlight Special: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, IML’s Healthy Lifestyle Contributor
Preventing Mask Related Neck and Jaw Problems Video By: Dr. Gabriella Rivera Dr. Gabriella Rivera, Physical Therapist is a California native. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with her BS in Kinesiology and pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University. She has experience in all physical therapy settings and enjoys seeing… Continue Reading Spotlight Special: Dr. Gabriella Rivera, IML’s Healthy Lifestyle Contributor