Pain is Not the Ultimate Enemy

Pain is Not the Ultimate Enemy

Americans are probably the most pain-conscious people on the face of the earth. For years it has been hammered into our brains, in print, on the radio, over television, and in everyday conversation, that any hint of pain is to be banished as though it were the...
Meet Rick Lazarick

Meet Rick Lazarick

Rick Lazarick is a former patient and current gym member of the Stoneking Physical Therapy and Wellness Center. Each week Rick supplies our front desk with beautiful flowers (dahlias, gladiolas, etc.) from his garden. He is a master gardener, a member of the West...
Stop the Clot

Stop the Clot

Estimates are about 900,000 people a year develop serious blood clots and of those, about 100,000 people die from them. On average, that’s one person dying from a clot every six minutes.  Blood clots most often occur in the legs, but can occur in the arms as...
Music Heals Too

Music Heals Too

A Note from Rich Stoneking: Music Heals Too Music has a way of worming into our brains, whether it’s a jingle you can’t forget or songs that really resound. Many of us know exactly which insurance company is “on your side”. I for one will never forget the theme song...
A Healthy Body Starts With Healthy Skin

A Healthy Body Starts With Healthy Skin

  A Message from Rich Stoneking: As someone who suffered from a basal cell carcinoma I want everyone to be aware of the risks of skin cancer and provide you with some information to hopefully help you protect your skin.    With summer just around the corner, it’s...
TV Watching Workouts

TV Watching Workouts

Everyone could benefit from a little exercise, but did you know you could do it while watching television? We have some great suggestions to keep you active during your down time. Get off the couch to change the channel. A great way to keep you moving is by placing...