Sara Mikulsky

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day bring excitement, celebration, and reflection. It’s a time for gatherings, travel, parties, and of course — resolutions. But amidst the fun and festivities, it’s easy to forget how much stress, fatigue, and overindulgence can affect your body. Whether you’re dancing late into the night, traveling to see family, or hitting the slopes for a New Year’s getaway, keeping your body healthy will help you start the year feeling refreshed instead of r

The holiday season is full of joy — and often, a fair amount of stress. Between shopping, travel, family gatherings, and endless treats, it’s easy to let healthy habits slide. But staying active and mindful this time of year doesn’t have to be hard. A few simple strategies can help you feel energized, manage stress, and avoid those post-holiday aches and pains. Here’s how to stay healthy, happy, and moving through the holidays. 🕒 1. Keep Moving — Even in Small Ways When your

It’s that time of year again — when ladders come out, extension cords appear, and we transform our homes into twinkling winter wonderlands. But before you reach up to hang that strand of lights, let’s talk about something that’s not quite as festive: shoulder injuries . As a physical therapist, I often see patients who come in with shoulder pain after decorating. Overhead reaching, lifting heavy boxes, and awkward ladder positions can all strain the rotator cuff, irritate the

It’s that time of year again — when ladders come out, extension cords appear, and we transform our homes into twinkling winter wonderlands. But before you reach up to hang that strand of lights, let’s talk about something that’s not quite as festive: shoulder injuries . As a physical therapist, I often see patients who come in with shoulder pain after decorating. Overhead reaching, lifting heavy boxes, and awkward ladder positions can all strain the rotator cuff, irritate the