by Ben Montgomery | Aug 3, 2017 | Exercise, Healthy Living, Sports Injuries
With high school sports starting up soon, and NFL training camp in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only...
by Ben Montgomery | Jul 7, 2017 | Healthy Living
“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Dr. Adam Carson’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. A physical therapist and owner at Carson Physical Therapy, Carson has...
by Ben Montgomery | Jun 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
As National Cancer Survivors Day is held in June, local physical therapist Adam Carson finds this annual celebration of life as the ideal opportunity to point out the ways research has shown that movement and exercise can improve the health and quality of life of...
by Ben Montgomery | May 5, 2017 | Exercise
As we start what’s been known since 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month (May), local physical therapist Adam Carson is eager to point out that stroke is a medical emergency that’s highly preventable, and that movement and exercise are keys to such prevention. “As...
by Ben Montgomery | Apr 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s the season for weekend fun runs, charity 5Ks and multi-stage team relays. But as recreation and competitive runners hit the roads and trails to prepare for upcoming events, local physical therapist Adam Carson reminds us that avoiding common early season training...
by Ben Montgomery | Mar 7, 2017 | Exercise, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief, Sports Injuries
There’s soreness, and then there’s pain. It’s important to not confuse the two, says local physical therapist Adam Carson, owner of Carson Physical Therapy. To active people in general and athletes at all levels, the inability to recognize the differences between...
by Ben Montgomery | Feb 3, 2017 | Exercise, Injury Prevention, Sports Injuries
With basketball season in full swing and winter weather affecting large areas of the country, it’s peak season for ankle sprains, one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S. And yet local physical therapist Adam Carson says incidents of ankle sprains...
by Ben Montgomery | Jan 5, 2017 | Pain Relief
In so many ways, our smartphones make elements of our lives easier and more convenient, putting the world at our fingertips at a moment’s notice. But as we turn to our phones more often to connect, learn about the world and simply occupy downtime, Bryant physical...
by Carson Physical Therapy | Dec 6, 2016 | Pain Relief
The fact that the season of giving, joy and celebration can also be our most stressful time of year is one of the worst kept secrets of the Holidays. And yet, year after year, we charge forward, often fighting through tension-type headaches to complete our shopping,...
by Carson Physical Therapy | Nov 17, 2016 | Back Pain, Exercise
Are you experiencing tightness or discomfort in your lower-back? Try taking a walk! According to Adam Carson, PT, DPT, OCS of Carson Physical Therapy, studies have shown walking to be effective in preventing, alleviating and even treating pain in the spine, a...
