By Aleisha Theisen, PTA and NBC-HWC
December has a way of arriving with equal parts joy and chaos. Between travel, winter weather, packed calendars, and endless to-dos, it’s easy for small aches (or that dizziness you’ve been trying to ignore) to become bigger problems. At FYZICAL–Forest Grove, we want you to enjoy the season feeling steady, strong, and confident, not sidelined by pain or balance issues.
If you’ve noticed any of the following, now is the perfect time to schedule an evaluation with one of our specialized physical therapists:
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Vertigo or unexplained dizziness
- Feeling off balance or unsteady on your feet
These symptoms can steal the joy from activities you look forward to all year. Add the extra stress of the holidays, and they tend to flare even more.
A physical therapy comprehensive evaluation can help you understand what’s causing your discomfort and give you a clear plan to feel better. Our PTs use targeted, evidence-based treatments to address the root of the problem, so you can move through the season and into the new year with ease.
Stay Merry, Not Achy
Holiday errands, shopping, decorating, and cooking/baking = more walking, turning, bending, and lifting.
All that exercise and movement is typically great for the body. It encourages circulation, nourishes the joints and other tissues, and strengthens the balance systems. But if you’re feeling dizzy, unsteady, or in pain, that’s when we have a problem, Houston.
And then we have the variable weather conditions of winter, like ice and snow, which can increase one’s fall risk. Stress is also bountiful this time of year, and it tends to make the body feel tight. When we’re rushed or overwhelmed, our posture, breathing, and movement patterns shift, often for the worse.
But these types of holiday headaches don’t have to be part of your season. A quick check-in now can prevent weeks of discomfort later. Ready to nip that pain or dizziness in the bud? Call our clinic at 503-357-1706 to schedule your physical therapy evaluation.
Our Most-Loved Wellness Items
Looking for small, practical ways to support your health and feel your best during this busy season? Or maybe you need some great stocking stuffers for someone you know who could use a little mobility or pain-relief help?
Check out our 2025 Gift Guide of some of our top-sellers available to purchase in our clinic. We have a wide range of quality products to soothe sore muscles, loosen up tightness, and reduce pain after stressful holiday shopping trips or long hours hanging holiday lights. Items include topical soothers, such as CBD salves, Biofreeze, and Stopain Roll-Ons, as well as therapeutic products, like the ever-trusty Theraband kinesiology tape, RangeMaster StretchStraps, insoles, foam rollers, and HyperVolt Go Handheld Percussive Massage Devices.
Each of these is hand selected with our clients in mind. Not sure which one might be right for you? Stop in and ask our staff for suggestions. We’re open Mondays to Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Disclaimer: This blog is provided for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.