Stay Healthy South Sound

Millions of people give up hope when they have had pain for years. Shockwave and EMTT and pulsed radio frequency are 3 newer regenerative therapies that are helping people recover faster and giving those with long standing issues a new hope! Here is a case study of a 24 year old who had a clavicle fracture requiring surgery and hardware that 3 weeks later was able to compete in an half ironman triathlon due to the EMTT treatments. Normally that would take 13 weeks! Here is the link: https://www.curamedix.com/hubfs/Clavicle%20fracture%20and%20triathlon%20performance%20-%20a%20case%20report-1.pdfThese regenerative therapies are being used in the NFL and professional athletes in the U.S. and the military. Remeber Big Pharma and surgeries are the income generators here and it will take longer for these therapies to be offered by all medical providers. It is more common in the UK and Europe. The results are amazing and you should inquire. We offer a free pain consult to see if these are right for you. www.penrosept.com. 360-456-1444.

Pulsed radio frequency is a non invasive way to help with nerve pain and nerve symptoms including numbness and tingling and loss of strength. If you are tired of managing nerve pain with medication the give this episode a listen. Dr. Penrose interviews Mikel who had an injury 9 years ago that caused numbness and loss of grip strength that after 4-5 treatments of Stimpod pulsed radio frequency completely resolved it! Visit www.penrosept.com or email info@penrosept.com for more information.

Dr. Penrose interviews Dr. Brittany Petrie on this episode. Brittany has over 10 years of pelvic health experience and has joined Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA. This is quick over view on what pelvic health is and conditions we can treat: pelvic pain, incontinence, painful sex and more. It is common to leak urine after having babies but not normal and there are things you can do to help.

Dr. Penrose discusses a new service: PEMF (pulsed electro magnetic therapy with a class II medical device by BEMER) and the benefits of this service. This PEMF device by BEMER increases micro-circulation. Increasing circulation can help clear lactic acid, inflammation, move out waste products to recover faster and brings in more blood flow and nutrients to areas of the body to aid in what the body needs to heal. PEMF device by BEMER has a patented wave form by NASA engineers and was started to help astronauts combat negative affects of being in space. Helping blood flow to increase bone density and muscle recovery. Listen in to see how PEMF can be an adjunct to your therapy or part of your life to live optimally. Here is a great video of how BEMER increases your blood blow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h6_N_HLkgo If you want to learn more about PEMF at Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA then sign up here: https://info.penrosept.com/pemf-machine-inquiry-form

Dr. Penrose interviews JV, PTA, at Penrose PT who has experience with boxing and is teaching our small group training boxing classes. Boxing works on agility, balance, coordination, strength and cardio. Boxing has been very helpful for fighting back against Parkinson's and is one of the best things seniors can do to fight back against aging. Listen in to how this helps, what is involved, and how to sign up.

If you think you are stuck living with your pain then this episode is for you. Bill, who is nearly 80, talks about how he had lost hope and really didn't think physical therapy could help. He had tried it before and thought it was a waste of time. However, the Penrose team had a different approach and he found sure enough we could help. He talks about his journey with his knee, his shoulder, and now his back. He reports how his hope has been restored and that he has improved quality of life and less pain - even at the near age of 80.

Dr. Penrose interviews class instructor expert Nicole about the benefits of Pilates and what class participants are reporting. Pilates is a great way to keep your spine healthy, improve your overall strength, posture & balance. It is the number one exercise spine specialists recommend. You can attend your first one for free! www.penrosept.com

Dr. Penrose discusses the notion of "I thought it would just get better" and when you really need to pay attention to your pain. Penrose Physical Therapy is the #1 Physical Therapy Clinic in the South Sound and we help people stay mobile and active. If you are struggling to live as mobile as you would like then let us help you. If something has been hurting for 2 weeks or longer it is time for professional help and quite trying the DIY Dr. Google and YouTube University method. Yes we all do it but our bodies are complex and the experts often has simple easy tips that help right away. www.penrosept.com has lots of free tips you can use. Happy to help.

Dr. Penrose interviews an 83 year old patient, Beth Davis, about a fall that caused a fracture in her knee requiring surgery and her journey from a leg brace, a walker, to a cane and now back to participating in her water aerobics classes again and most importantly able to care for her spouse.  We discuss how falls can take out your independence and mobility as well as what things you should be looking for that make you at risk for a fall.  Can you stand on one leg for at LEAST 10 seconds?  Can you stand on foam feet together with eyes closed?  These are important things to minimize a fall.  If you need your balance screened to see if you are at risk for falls call us for a free balance screen 360-456-1444.  Penrose Physical Therapy is located in Lacey, WA.

Dr. Penrose discusses the common causes of neck pain, tension headaches, and TMJ dysfunction.  Dr. Penrose gives tips to help with each and how physical therapy can play a big role in helping you manage these conditions so you can live a more active and pain-free life.

Concussions create lots of anxiety and stress for athletes, parents, and coaches.  Here are some of the best tips to implement right away after a concussion to make the recovery as smooth as possible.  Dr. Penrose covers the dangerous signs and symptoms of a concussion and the more mild common symptoms in this episode. She also explains what concussion physical therapy looks like and when to see a physical therapist who specializes in concussion management.  Dr. Penrose also explains what preseason baseline testing is and why it is the gold standard for athletes and how it eliminates the guesswork with returning to play.  Here is a Youtube video showing and explaining what preseason baseline testing is:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G8sr8TKOhM Here is a Youtube video discussing a little bit about concussion rehab and what you can do during the physical and cognitive rest phases of healing after a concussion:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPdLq-bdEuw Here is a link to a FREE tips report about how to recover from a concussion quicker that you can download: https://penrosept.com/concussion-management/

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Elizabeth Piper on many myths around pelvic health.  Such as people think it is normal to leak urine as they age or after having multiple kids.  Another one is that the only thing for pelvic health is “Kegel's.”  And so much more!  This is a great episode on pelvic health and when you should seek out a pelvic health physical therapist and what you can do to help those sensitive topics.   -------------------------- Other resources:  This podcast discusses the importance of Fiber: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LTakbZLM0pcFgRqEU3lIW?si=sxYAWtl2QayTGEnGC41kjQ Also some links about hip strength and pelvic floor:  Tuttle LJ, DeLozier ER, Harter KA et al. The Role of the Obturator Internus Muscle in Pelvic Floor Function. Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy. 2016; 40, 1 pg 15-19 Sapsford R. Rehabilitation of pelvic floor muscles utilizing trunk stabilization. Man Ther 2004;9(1):31-42 Sapsford RR, Hodges PW, Ricahrdson CA, Cooper DH, Markwell SJ, Jull GA. Co-activation of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles during voluntary exercises. Neruourol Urodyn 2001;20(1):3-12 Sapsord RR, Hodges PW. Contraction of the pelvic floor muscles during abdominal maneuvers. Arch Phys Med REhabil. 2001;82(8):1081-1088  -------------------------- Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Piper, Doctor of Physcial Therapy that specializes in pelvic health for women and men.   Find her on instagram: elizabeth.piper.dpt Currently works at Providence  Host: Name: Jennifer Penrose, DPT, OCS, MTC Company: Penrose Physical Therapy  Author of “Run Forever: The secrets to common running & walking injuries.”  https://www.facebook.com/PenrosePhysicalTherapy/ www.penrosept.com. Phone: 360-456-1444 Address: 1445 Galaxy Dr. Suite 301 Lacey, WA 98516

Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses some common myths about low bone density and the confusion around osteoporosis and osteopenia. She discusses what Yoga can do for bone density and which poses have been found to be effective for building bone density. She also discusses weight training and that if you have low bone density you need to lift enough weight to make a difference. She goes into the literature and explains some exercises that have shown results with bone density. It is understandable to be afraid if you have low bone density but don't stay in that stage; get expert help so you know what to do and how to do it!

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a patient, Tom, a client that did our 8-week weight loss and wellness program. He lost 38 lbs and his A1C went from 8.0 to 7.2. The best news is he has been completely off insulin since Sept 30, 2022. He used to take over-the-counter medication to golf and now he doesn't need it - his joints don't hurt eating this way. He still has 40 lbs to lose so it is not his weight that is the main issue of the joints feeling better. The sugar, the processed foods, the refined carbohydrates (bread and pasta), and beef lead to inflammation. His BMI went from a 47.1 to a 41.7. He is committed to continuing this lifestyle and his main motivation is to never go back on insulin again. He now wants to get off Metformin. Listening to this episode they get a FREE TLS weight loss consult.

If you have a "bad back" like degenerative changes, bad discs, pinched nerves, stenosis and think you have to have surgery then this episode is for you! Loosing 4 lbs is 16 lbs of pressure off your spine. Margit tells her story and once she went on our TLS program she lost weight and started tolerating physical therapy and now she can walk 30 min and she no longer has radiating symptoms. She no longer feels like an old woman.

Free full body fitness assessment at Penrose Physical Therapy. Please call 360-456-1444 if you are interested. We are located in Lacey WA.

How pain signals are perceived by the brain and how the brain can increase or decrease the perception of pain. What can we do to influence pain and decrease the sensation we perceive? Deep diaphragmatic breathing is an underutilized tool for decreasing pain, tension, anxiety and improving mood.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose unpacks the differences between shoulder arthritis, bursitis, impingement, and rotator cuff problems. If you are struggling with shoulder pain it is time to get it solved and get back to what you love.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses myths about arthritis, degenerative joint disease, osteoporosis, brain fog/senior moments and more!  Essentially discussing key things to combat aging and staying young and living the active life on your terms.  Her new book will cover these items… so coming soon! 

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a client, Larry, about his hip replacement. They discuss how to best prepare, pain management, the rehab and recovery process.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a client, Cleo, about her journey with Penrose Physical Therapy and why she currently attends Yoga at Penrose PT.  Cleo is not a candidate for knee replacements so she had to treat her arthritis naturally.  Her braces, strengthening exercises, and Yoga keep her from being in a wheelchair.  Besides sharing her story of dealing with chronic pain Dr. Penrose and Cleo talk about all the health benefits of Yoga.  

Dr. Jennifer Penrose explains why inflammation is necessary to kick start the healing process.  She gives practical tips on how to keep inflammation tightly regulated after an injury so the inflammation doesn't delay progress.  She discusses natural ways to decrease inflammation based on literature and information from Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins.  She also covers chronic and systemic inflammation and natural products to help with decreasing inflammation.  Even the Mayo clinic says to eat more vegetables vs reaching for Ibuprofen!  Products she recommends have been 3rd party tested and meet standards that many health care providers (gastroenterologists, nurses, family practice/PCPs, dieticians, naturopaths and more have in their practices).  Links to those products are below:  Omegas: https://www.nutrametrix.com/penrosept/product/nutrametrix-heart-health-essential-omega-iii-fish-oil-with-vitamin-e/?id=1329797&idType=product OPC-3: https://www.nutrametrix.com/penrosept/product/nutrametrix-isotonix-opc-3/?id=1329784&idType=product Curcumin Extreme: https://www.nutrametrix.com/penrosept/product/nutrametrix-isotonix-opc-3/?id=1329784&idType=product Cannabiquin: https://www.nutrametrix.com/penrosept/product/nutrametrix-cannabiquin/?id=5818933&idType=product Trim Tea: https://www.nutrametrix.com/penrosept/product/nutrametrix-tls-trim-tea/?id=5797629&idType=product Trim Cafe: https://www.nutrametrix.com/penrosept/product/nutrametrix-tls-trim-tea/?id=5797629&idType=product

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews patient, Kyle Smith, who ran her 3rd Boston Marathon 6 weeks after her meniscus surgery! We discuss meniscus tears, why some people need surgery and others do not, the rehab process, and how Kyle was able to run the Boston Marathon 6 weeks later.  

Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses all things with back pain: discs, stenosis, sciatica, and even takes you on her own personal journey of her lumbar surgery. We hope to show you how we work with each person as an individual and partner with you in your journey to becoming active again. It is not a one size fits all and one person's back pain is not the same as the next. There are many structures that can cause “low back pain.”  

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Kylie Starr, a staff physical therapist at Penrose Physical Therapy that went through a total knee replacement in 2021.  In our conversation, we cover how the decision is made, what to consider before proceeding with a knee replacement, and pain management pre and post-surgery.  We also cover how to best prepare for surgery, the day of surgery, and the recovery and expectations of function after surgery. We hope this gives you the best tips if you are considering a knee replacement or know someone that is about to have one.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Jeff Lynch, a patient of Penrose Physical Therapy, and discusses his journey with the Penrose Physical Therapy Team.  Jeff has been to Penrose for separate issues: scoliosis, rotator cuff & labrum tear, and foot reconstruction. In this episode, Jeff explains how he was skeptical that physical therapy would help as he had “tried therapy” elsewhere and it wasn't very effective. To his surprise, all of his questions were welcomed during the one-on-one time he had with his provider. He was given clarity as they discussed the communication of the plan, what was wrong, and what he could do about it. Jeff now sleeps without pain, plays keyboard without pain, walks with a normal pattern, and has returned to the gym successfully. 

Achilles tendonitis is the 2nd most common walking and running injury. Tendons take a long time to heal. Listen to this episode to learn causes, risks, and cures to this pesky diagnosis. Visit www.penrosept.com for more information and to purchase her book, “Run Forever: The Secrets to Common Running and Walking Injuries” filled with pictures of exercises and more tips. 

Lisa Ellis went professional in the mixed martial arts and even fought in the UFC! Dr. Penrose and Lisa Ellis discuss Parkinson's and how this progressive neurological disease of the brain affects coordination, balance, walking, posture, and more. Brain health in recent years has shown a significant correlation with inflammation, so diet is more important than ever. The best thing someone can do to fight back Parkinson's is exercise, sleep, and nutrition. Rock Steady Boxing has had some amazing results and is a perfect “fight back” attitude, regardless of where the person is at in their abilities. 

Links: Website: www.penrosept.com Also for weight loss: www.drpenroseweightloss.com  Founder & Host of “Stay Healthy South Sound Podcast” Blog: https://penrosept.com/blog/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/PenrosePhysicalTherapy/ Instagram: @therapypenrose Twitter: @Penrosetherapy Book:  Run Forever: The Secrets to Common Walking & Running Injuries by Jennifer Penrose, DPT

Dr. Penrose describes the 8-week wellness and weight loss program while interviewing a client that went through the program. We had over 20 people in the 8-week program from Jan - Feb 2021 with fantastic results. The program is science-based and focuses on low glycemic impact eating and eating lean proteins and non-starchy carbohydrates. Cathy, who went through the program, also noticed less inflammation, better skin, more energy, and improved mood by sticking with the program. The program included weekly zoom coaching calls, a private Facebook group for all the members, exercise routines designed by Dr. Penrose, and are full-body programs including flexibility, core, leg, and arm strengthening at various levels. Please visit www.drpenroseweightloss.com to take the weight loss survey, find recipes, watch educational videos on metabolism, reading labels and so much more!

Dr. Penrose outlines the causes of knee pain, the anatomy of the knee, and the different mechanical factors that affect knee pain. Knee pain is affected by your foot type and your lower leg alignment as well as your hip strength. The way you walk or run also plays a role in your knee pain. You need to have the entire leg looked at to fully address the knee pain so you can get rid of the knee pain and continue to be as active as possible.

Dr. Penrose interviews a patient that went through back pain and sciatica at Penrose Physical Therapy. Rosemarie tells her journey of how she suffered for several months before realizing physical therapy was an option. She even says “I thought physical therapy was for when you break your arm.” Instead, she now promotes physical therapy as a first line intervention if you are in pain or limited in your capacity. She went from disabled and unable to drive to back to full function at the age of 79.

This is an episode where Megan Dahlman interviews Dr. Jennifer Penrose on the “Strong Mammas Podcast” on: Common mom injuries: plantar fasciitis, kneecap and it band pain, and more lower body injuries Do your knees hurt a lot? Or maybe you have foot pain, like Plantar Fasciitis? Or maybe it’s IT Band syndrome...that horrible stabbing on the outside of your knee? Momma, you do NOT need to suffer through this stuff! So often, we tend to minimize our own aches and pains, half-heartedly saying “we’ll take care of it someday”. But listen, it’s time that you become an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in your healing process! In this new series, I’m chatting with various physical therapists and looking into the most common injuries that we face as moms. Today, I have the opportunity to interview Jennifer Penrose, a Doctor of Physical Therapy that literally wrote the book on common running injuries...everything from foot, ankle, shin, knee and hip pain.

In this episode, Dr. Penrose discusses the complexities involved with weight loss.

Dr. Penrose interviews Dr. Griffith on Naturopathy and how choosing a Naturopathic Physician as a primary care provider, or as a second opinion, can really help you with your overall health.

Dr. Penrose highlights the LATEST research regarding osteoporosis.

Dr. Penrose and Dr. Cordis discuss COVID-19, protests/racial injustices, kids learning remotely are all factors creating more stress for everyone! It starts with mental health and what you choose to focus on. Chronic stress causes the brain to release signals to the endocrine system that cause cortisol levels to stay high which decreases our immune system. We discuss practical strategies for stress management and how important it is to schedule de-stress times in your day. Simple practical tiny habits make all the difference over time. Managing your stress and keeping your cortisol levels down will decrease your risk for diseases and viruses. We also discuss nutrition and things that are found to help with your immune system during this time. We are not claiming to prevent COVID 19 with these strategies, but we are trying to help give you all the things you can do that will help you stay as healthy as possible and give you control over many areas when everyone feels they have very little control these days.

Dr. Penrose discusses that there are 3 main reasons people are having an increase in knee pain while staying home more due to COVID-19.. Some people are becoming too sedentary causing weakness and stiffness leading to pain of various kinds. Another group has decided this is a great time to take up more running from home and more walking and has created an overuse injury. Another group has knee pain due to starting a new work out routine and didn’t realize their body structure of their knees, hips, and feet place them at risk for injuries doing certain movements. Dr. Penrose discussed how she has helped each category and gives you ways to test your own movement and body structure at home to provide practical tips to use now. She highlights some patient stories to tell you how knee pain is treated differently from person to person and how slow motion gait analysis is so important in solving knee pain with walking and running.

Dr. Penrose highlights 3 patient stories that discovered Telehealth was surprisingly convenient, effective, and delivered the outcome that each patient was seeking! Most payors are paying for Telehealth through the end of 2020. We are hoping it stays an option even longer to help people in situations that are remote, or travel or have kids at home use Telehealth. COVID 19 has taken many freedoms away from us and has caused various kinds of stress: emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual. We aren’t able to connect with people or experience things as we were intended. Physical Therapy is supposed to be in person! However, almost every patient we have seen “virtually” has found it to be helpful and effective! The 3 patients stories we highlighted all would’ve preferred in person therapy but afterwards found telehealth to be very effective.

Dr. Penrose released her new book in March 2020. On the podcast she outlines the book and how it was developed as a practical way to help people with knee pain, back pain, achilles, hip and more. Dr. Penrose tells 2 patient stories to highlight what physical therapist’s do in order to fix your “medical diagnosis.” For example she tells a story of Amy diagnosed with “peroneal tendonitis” from her doctor. Amy went to 3 other providers for treatment: acupuncture, podiatry/orthotics, and a physical therapist that did exercises and deep tissue massage. None of the interventions “fixed the problem.” Amy could only walk 6 min before burning lower leg pain. Once a slow motion video analysis was done at Penrose PT we could see she had a foot type that stayed on the outer border too long and overworked those outer leg muscles causing the peroneal tendonitis. No amount of massage or exercise was going to fix this biomechanical issue. She needed a specific kind of orthotic that would help even out the forces as her foot struck the ground. She needed a device that would help her to use the inside arch and foot more and take load off the outer part of her leg that was getting peroneal tendonitis. You see a medical diagnosis such as “tendonitis” or “bursitis” or “piriformis syndrome” or “IT band syndrome” does not tell you ALL the causes of the pain. AND the causes can be multifactorial which is why you need a physical therapist that is good at analyzing structure and movement.

Dr. Penrose interviews Christine about her medical training in becoming a licensed acupuncturist. Christine also studied Chinese herbal medicine in China to complete her full understanding of Chinese medicine. Christine went on to become a “Functional Nutritional Provider” as well because many of the ailments we have come back to what we eat or what we fail to absorb. We discuss what acupuncture is and who it is for. We discuss common myths of acupuncture and what to expect during a visit. We discuss how acupuncture decreases acute pain and chronic pain. We discuss how acupuncture can also help with stress, anxiety, and sleep. Due to COVID we also talk about how acupuncture plays a role in helping the immune system and Christine highlights some key nutrients for fighting viruses. She touches on what you can do for sleep issues, stress, and nutrition. She is providing Telehealth visits and can walk someone through how to do self acupuncture points, health tips for digestion/nutrition, stress and sleep. She is a very comprehensive all natural provider.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Femiano regarding tendon problems. We discuss the difference between tendonitis, tendinosis, and best treatments at this time. We also discuss when to use ultrasound to image the tendon and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cell results. The best thing is to prevent tendon problems in the first place and we discuss that as well!

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Femiano regarding tendon problems. We discuss the difference between tendonitis, tendonosis, and best treatments at this time. We also discuss when to use ultrasound to image the tendon and PRP (platelet rich plasma) and stem cell results. The best thing is to prevent tendon problems in the first place and we discuss that as well!

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Terese Jenks, MPO, LCO Prosthetic Resident who has a passion for helping people stay as active as possible via bracing methods and prosthetic limbs. She has great ideas and she is willing to problem solve with you regarding arthritis, back pain, scoliosis, and prosthetic limbs. She explains her day to day work day in how she helps patients practically return to more mobility. She dives into the challenges and the victories working with Amputees.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews “Lando” co-owner of CrossFit Cloud City Athletics in Lacey WA. We discuss Lando’s journey in opening CrossFit after being in the military. He talks about the myths surrounding CrossFit (even I had some misconceptions of CrossFit!). We discuss key concepts of fitness and how the warm-up and cool down and stretching/mobility is key to injury prevention. Lando loves learning and has a passion for developing solid work out programs. The best thing you can do for your health and enjoying life is investing in yourself. Start somewhere and do one step at a time.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose is the owner of Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy and she has created a team that truly “listens” to patients and understands that pain management is a key reason people come to therapy.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Lamour. He specializes in ankle foot surgery and sports medicine at Olympia Orthopedics at their East location on Lilly Rd His training included dual fellowships: 1. Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship: Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Gulf Breeze, FL 2. Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship: Las Vegas Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Institute, Las Vegas, NV.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Nancy Miller-Ihil to discuss nutrition as a basis for health. We discuss weight loss, Paleo, Keto, and how genetics influences what some of us can and can’t eat. Weight loss is more about keeping weight off and the TLS solutions through Nutrametrix offers a free questionnaire that based on your personality, lifestyle, and commitment level will put together a plan for you including recipes.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Hawk Mason, LMT licensed massage therapist who provides massage therapy services at Penrose Physical Therapy. He is a former military veteran with experience leading a team overseas as well as a history of working with disabled adults. We discuss how “massage therapy is a powerful tool that can help you take charge of your health and well-being” quote from the Mayo clinic! We discuss the benefits that the literature/research has been able to show as well as what we see with clients. Massage therapy is no longer considered a “luxury spa service” but more of an integrated approach to wellness and feeling and moving better. In fact, with today’s social media we are actually becoming more anxious and less connected to community and each other. Massage is a great way to decrease anxiety and provide healing through touch. Massage therapy lowers blood pressure, decreases pain, improves mobility and leads to healthier lives! People are surprised that their pain is actually referred from somewhere else: called trigger points in the muscles. It is very common to have tension headaches from neck muscles that send pain to behind your eyes, your temporal region, your face and jaw. Massage is so helpful with stress, tension, scar tissue after surgeries, and maintaining mobility with arthritis.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Marissa Ang who is an athletic trainer working in Dr. Penrose’s clinic with a very specific role in working with seniors. We discuss how those 50+ need to have a balanced work out: aerobic, strength, balance exercises, and flexibility. We discuss how falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and death for those 65+. Marissa describes some balance tests you can easily test yourself with at home and what to do about it.

Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Craig Dickson who has his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. He has worked with kids and adults regarding loss, negative thought patterns, anxiety, depression and troubled teens and families. We discuss what is good mental health and how all of us can practice good mental health and how to recognize when others and children are not exhibiting good mental health.