Ascend Physical Therapy & Balance Center

Stressful meetings? Annoying coworkers? Didn’t sleep well? Evil children? The more stressed you get, the more shallow your breaths are, and on and on the cycle goes. Control your breath, control your mood! Peep the website or DM to schedule a consult or full appointment ... #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #diaphragm #stressrelief #stressmanagement #posture #deskjob #exercise #wellness #fitness #health

The longer you’ve been working, the longer you’ve been fighting against gravity. Sit up straight! #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #posture #posturecorrection #spine #health #wellness #exercise #rehab #prehab

ANNOUNCEMENT: your posture could be better...make it better #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #posturecorrection #posture #ergonomics #neckpain #backpain #rehabilitation #exercise #fitness #wellness #health

Here’s a simple drill for you to prevent your back, hamstrings and ankles from getting stiff while you work! If you really want to work on your body, we still have a handful of open spots this week for 30-minute free consults. DM, call, or email to reserve one of our last open spots

Ascend Physical Therapy and Balance Center is hosting our annual patient appreciation event! We will be offering free 30-minute consultations where you can talk 1-on-1 with a physical therapist and find out if we’re the right fit for you to start your journey! Spots are limited and already filling up. Call or email and let us know that you’d like to reserve a spot for the event Phone: (714) 703-8477... email: [email protected] Website: www.ascendpt.net See more

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Think about your posture today while you work! The positions that we maintain throughout the day influence the stresses that we put on our muscles. Slouching puts increased tension on the muscles of your neck and shoulders and can lead to neck stiffness, kinks, or knots that can be a nuisance for days. Do yourself a favor #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #posture #posturecorrection #biomechanics #deskjob #ergonomics #neckpain #shoulderpain #rehabilitation #exercise #wellness #health

Here’s a quick, simple posture drill that can help you reverse the stiffness you build up throughout the day! Other things you can do to feel better: 1. Say something that you’re thankful for out loud. 2. Take three deep breaths.... 3. Schedule an appointment for physical therapy message or DM for inquiries, or check out our website to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to see what a physical therapist can do for you! #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #stretching #exercise #posture #deskjob #spine #ergonomics #health #wellness #fitness

Sitting at a desk for hours at a time is tough on your body. Here's a way to stretch important neck muscles to relieve some tension. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and allow your muscles to relax! Whether you're working from home or back at the office, be mindful of your setup and ergonomics! If you haven't already, check out the latest blog post about desk ergonomics written by our own Dr. Edgar Vargas at www.ascendpt.net/blog In you're interested in learning what a phys...ical therapist can do for you, book a free 30-minute consultation! www.ascendpt.net for more details. See more

Are you working from home? Check out this blog post on some key stretches and exercise to help you avoid pain and injury! https://www.ascendpt.net/post/work-from-home-ergonomics

There has been a large focus on core strengthening in recent times, however many people are not fully aware of what our core entails. The first thing that springs to mind for many people is our rectus abdominis or six pack muscles, but the reality is that we have several different muscles that help form our core: Rectus Abdominis, External and Internal Obliques, Transverse Abdominis, and our erector spinae. https://www.ascendpt.net/post/_core

Another Challenge for all of you! We hope you’re all staying active and healthy during this time. We are here for you if you need physical therapy. Telehealth and in-person visits are available at our Garden Grove and Buena Park locations. We will make it through this together

In this video we discuss hip flexor pain coming from your Psoas major vs. Rectus femoris muscle. We go over stretching techniques for both muscles and teach you the anatomy so you can understand your own body. Sound on to hear the explanation. Check out our page(s) for more physical therapy and orthopedic rehab tips! Hit that follow button if you like the content to stay up to date DM to set up an appointment if you’re looking for a physical therapist in the OC (telehealth and in-person options are available).