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.
Mindfulness and alcohol: why moderation matters!
What do all of the following things have in common: divorces, funerals, weddings, breakups, chronic physical pain, moving, graduations, dinner, brunch, lunch, heck sometimes breakfast, sporting events, birthdays, promotions and baby showers? The article title may have...
Knee Pain: Solutions and Prevention
I know I’ve said it before … and like Mama always says, “If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times,” LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. When your knee begins to send you a message it might sound (sometimes quite literally) like this: • Popping/crunching noises • Swelling...
Morning Routine: Wake Up and Be Awesome
How you start your day can set-you up for success. Without a morning routine to set you up for success you may spend your entire day bouncing from task to task and never feeling like you are getting much accomplished. This pandemic has been wreaking havoc for over a...
Your Lymph and Your Life: Getting Your Body’s Vacuum Cleaner Running Smoothly
In the last few months, many people have been contacting NBT regarding lymphatic drainage therapy and wondering if it might be right for them. If you’ve had the same questions, read on! First, it helps to know a little bit more about the lymphatic system and what it...
Neck Pain – It’s Such a Pain In the Neck
With neck pain being one of the most common problems that bring people into various medical offices, it is important to understand why it happens, how it can be remedied, and how it can be prevented in the future. Practicing in the medical field for over 20 years, I...
Neck Pain – What Can You Do About It
Neck pain is a common complaint for our clients and well, it’s a “pain in the neck !” Some interesting facts and statistics you may not know about neck pain: ● 1 in 5 individuals are experiencing neck pain right now, with 54% of people having had neck pain in the last...
BACK PAIN: 8 Tips to Find Relief
One of the most common physical ailments that bring people into our office is BACK PAIN. Yes, we could all probably admit that at some point we have dealt with or are currently dealing with some form of back pain. Causes can range from old injury, lifting, trauma, or...
Getting the Most Out of Your Session
As I sit and reflect on the past 23 years as a therapist I can’t be happier that I stepped away from the traditional care setting. Don’t get me wrong I was a very good therapist and my clients always got better, but I never understood why they returned 3-6 months...
Keep the Holidays Simple & Meaningful
Yes, the holidays are going to be different this year. The pandemic has become a part of our everyday life and large gatherings are not recommended. Don’t let this take away your holiday spirit and let it be a time to create new family traditions. We always have great...
Getting Up With Ease From a Chair
Have you ever gotten up from a chair and noticed knee, hip or back pain? Do you lack strength that allows you to get up out of a chair with ease? Well, you aren’t alone and this is a common complaint for our clients. Over the years I’ve taught clients a more effective...
Mindfulness and alcohol: why moderation matters!
What do all of the following things have in common: divorces, funerals, weddings, breakups, chronic physical pain, moving, graduations, dinner, brunch, lunch, heck sometimes breakfast, sporting events, birthdays, promotions and baby showers? The article title may have...
Knee Pain: Solutions and Prevention
I know I’ve said it before … and like Mama always says, “If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times,” LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. When your knee begins to send you a message it might sound (sometimes quite literally) like this: • Popping/crunching noises • Swelling...
Morning Routine: Wake Up and Be Awesome
How you start your day can set-you up for success. Without a morning routine to set you up for success you may spend your entire day bouncing from task to task and never feeling like you are getting much accomplished. This pandemic has been wreaking havoc for over a...
Your Lymph and Your Life: Getting Your Body’s Vacuum Cleaner Running Smoothly
In the last few months, many people have been contacting NBT regarding lymphatic drainage therapy and wondering if it might be right for them. If you’ve had the same questions, read on! First, it helps to know a little bit more about the lymphatic system and what it...