Is Your Pillow Making Your Neck Hurt?
Neck pain is an all-too-common pain condition that can be caused by poor posture, trauma, overuse of particular muscles, and car accidents, to name a few. But there is another common reason for neck pain that is easy to overlook -- the way you sleep and the pillows you sleep with.
Top 5 Tech Trends in Healthcare in 2021
What’s trendy in healthcare technology these days? We’re glad you asked. Here’s what you can expect to see more of in the coming year.
Why Does My Jaw Hurt? How Physical Therapists Can Help You Heal Your TMJ Pain
Understanding Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction and how physical therapy can help. The TMJ can cause jaw pain due to several factors. Read more inside for the most common reasons why a client may present with jaw pain.
Insomnia? Acupuncture can help.
Well, acupuncture is actually a completely pain-free and relaxing way to heal the body based on Chinese medicine practices that have been around for centuries. And the best news, it can be a real wonder for those suffering with insomnia.
Investing in Your Own Health
After 15 years in the field of physical therapy and strength & conditioning, I have often noticed that individuals are busy with everyday life and don’t invest enough time on themselves.
Healthy Gifts for the Holidays that Won’t Break the Bank
We’ve put together this great list of healthy, fun gifts to help you dazzle even your trickiest family member who already has everything—and all of them are $30 and under!
Mastering the Back Squat: Part 2
These drills will help you reach a better back squat! They will also help you to prevent injuries commonly associated with back squatting (low back pain, hip/groin pain, anterior knee pain).
Mastering the Back Squat: Part 1
Squatting is one of the most important movement patterns that we perform in the gym and in everyday life! In this 2-Part blog series, we discuss back squat compensations, why they could be happening, and how to correct the issue(s), leading to a better back squat!
Top 5 Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis
Physical Therapist Dr. Paul Nasri discusses Plantar Fasciitis including the signs, symptoms and top 5 exercises for plantar fasciitis.
The Top 9 Ways to Avoid Injury
As physical therapists, we see a lot of injuries. We love helping our clients to heal, but we also want to help our clients avoid injury altogether. So many injuries can be prevented, and it’s actually pretty simple to do so. Check out what you should be doing to avoid injury (and us, but we’ll forgive you).
What Are Chin Tucks & How Can They Help You With Your Neck Pain?
Neck pain is, well… a pain in the neck. There are many reasons why your neck may be giving you trouble, so we are here to help! Our top neck pain doctors are in Brooklyn and NYC and ready to treat you.
Fun Exercise Breaks for Kids During Remote Learning
Here are some fun, physical exercise breaks you can do with your child while gearing up for remote learning this Fall.
Current Concepts in the Treatment of Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
What is Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome and how can we treat it? Paul Nasri, Doctor of Physical Therapy in Brooklyn discusses ITB syndrome, it’s symptoms and treatments that can help relieve pain.
ACL Graft Options: Choosing The Graft That Works Best For You
ACL injuries can be tough, so having a good medical team to help you along the way makes a big difference. Part of that process involves choosing which graft to utilize to replace the torn anterior cruciate ligament
Don't Skip The Stretch
You’ve finished your workout, and it’s very tempting to skip your stretch, take a shower, and call it a day. It’s not a big deal, right? Wrong!
Patient Spotlight: Seeing a Physical Therapist in NYC During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Elizabeth M., a healthcare provider in NYC, tells us her experience getting physical therapy treatments at our Brooklyn office location. Finding a physical therapist in NYC is hard as it is, throw in the Covid-19 pandemic and it can seem overwhelming! Fortunately at Sarrica PT and Wellness we are taking extra safety precautions to make our patients feel comfortable and safe during their physical therapy treatments.
Top 5 Warm Up Drills for Golfers Before Tee Time
Golfers will perform best when they stretch the muscles and joints that will require the greatest range of motion during the golf swing. Dr. Paul Nasri, PT, DPT and the College of Staten Island Doctor of Physical Therapy program are here to help. They have assembled the top 5 warm up drills for golfers to implement before they tee off!
Stocking Your Home Gym
Must have fitness and exercise items to have at home to keep up with your home workouts.