Natural Balance Therapy Resource Center
At NBT, we believe in educating you so you have a better understanding of your body, the treatment that you are receiving, and important ways to eliminate your pain at home. Take a moment to view our articles and self-treatment exercises that will help you on your path to well and an active and pain-free lifestyle.
Going Beyond Treatment
Our clients come to NBT because they are struggling with pain and they just want to feel better. Many of our clients have seen multiple doctors, tried many treatment styles (chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage), but just have not found relief. They...
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Hip Pain Slowing You Down?
Is hip or low back pain keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities this summer? Did you know that Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) can help your body repair and recover more quickly and effectively than traditional stretching? Here’s how it works: 1. AIS...
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Chasing Symptoms?
My low back hurts, so I treat it, but then my shoulder hurts, and then my neck. What’s going on? While not an exact quote, this describes the experience of many clients. Sometimes, a self-treatment session can feel like a game of tag, in which we treat and stretch and...
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4″ Ball Self-Care 101
The 4” ball is a simple and inexpensive self-treatment tool. It is effective for lengthening the tissue and relieving pain, tightness, trigger points and muscle spasms. We have found that the 4” ball has great versatility and to be universally effective just about...
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Hot – Sweaty – Dehydrated
Summer is right around the corner and with that comes hot, sticky and humid weather. We have already had some very hot days this year. Some of us can handle the hot weather better than others. Anyone may become dehydrated, but young children, older adults and people...
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Psoas Release using the 4-inch Ball (3 position)
You may have heard your therapist mention or treat your psoas ("so-as") during one of your sessions. The psoas is a deep muscle located on each side of the body in the abdomen about an inch to the side of the navel. It attaches proximally to the bodies of the...
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Safe Gardening Tips
The weather is warming up and many of our clients have started spring clean-up in their yards and gardens. They have been cleaning out last falls leaves, digging, lifting, raking, bending and pulling. Unfortunately we are seeing many of these people in the clinic...
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Ticked Off: Lyme and Lymphatic Drainage
Have you been diagnosed or know someone that is struggling with Lyme Disease? We are entering the start of tick season and Lyme disease is on the rise. Over the past year I have seen an increased number of clients that have been diagnosed. While some of these clients...
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Beyond Static Stretch with Active Isolated Stretching
Don't let this picture be you. Have you tried stretching, but stopped because it didn’t help or it hurts? Have you noticed recurring injuries and limited range of motion? With an effective stretching program you should notice a difference and it shouldn’t be painful....
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I’m Ready to Feel Like Myself Again
Are you experiencing fatigue, burnout and lack of motivation, mental fog, pain, or illness? Do you want to have more energy and feel confident that you are eating to support your body? Do you feel stuck in habits that you know are not good for you? Chronic disease and...
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Going Beyond Treatment
Our clients come to NBT because they are struggling with pain and they just want to feel better. Many of our clients have seen multiple doctors, tried many treatment styles (chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage), but just have not found relief. They...
read more
Hip Pain Slowing You Down?
Is hip or low back pain keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities this summer? Did you know that Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) can help your body repair and recover more quickly and effectively than traditional stretching? Here’s how it works: 1. AIS...
read more
Chasing Symptoms?
My low back hurts, so I treat it, but then my shoulder hurts, and then my neck. What’s going on? While not an exact quote, this describes the experience of many clients. Sometimes, a self-treatment session can feel like a game of tag, in which we treat and stretch and...
read more
4″ Ball Self-Care 101
The 4” ball is a simple and inexpensive self-treatment tool. It is effective for lengthening the tissue and relieving pain, tightness, trigger points and muscle spasms. We have found that the 4” ball has great versatility and to be universally effective just about...
read more