The science equating colder weather affecting joint pain is inconclusive. Some studies find no correlation, yet others add validity to what is termed “weather sensitivity” – when your arthritis feels worse in the colder weather, especially when it’s about to rain or snow. Fortunately, Torrance and the South Bay communities don’t see snow, but it […]

Exercise is important for people with arthritis because it increases their muscular strength and flexibility, improves their mobility, and helps them feel less pain and fatigue. People with arthritis may have trouble exercising, but they can overcome it. Persistence is important. Exercise can help you reduce the symptoms of arthritis and the good news is […]

Do you suffer from muscle pain over several areas of your body that doesn’t want to go away? Does fatigue, sleeplessness, and a gloomy mood plague you as well? You may be suffering from a condition known as Fibromyalgia. There are no medical tests that confirm this condition. A rheumatologist can better define your status […]

TORRANCE, Calif. (Aug 8, 2022) – South Bay native Lindsay Yoshiba, PT, DPT, OCS, who earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University joins the staff of Atlantis Physical Therapy in Torrance. “We are delighted to add Lindsay, an experienced physical therapist with deep ties to the community, to our Atlantis staff,” […]

The Therapist: Open your mouth…..WIDE When Michael Louis asks a TMJ patient to do just that, they often have very limited jaw movement. Pain and joint tightness in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) restricts eating habits or even alters how they speak. For TMJ patients in the South Bay, Michael is the best possible person they […]

Click on Image to View Newsletter Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, and TMJ Newsletter July, 2021 Check out our newsletter that includes articles on: What is Fibromyalgia? Patient Story: Lynn’s Journey with Chronic Pain and Avoiding Surgery Staff Spotlight: Michael Louis, PT

Lynn was hoping to avoid surgery following a bad fall that landed her in the hospital for 10 days injuring her neck, jaw, and low back. A friend suggested physical therapist Michael Louis. Her first session was in late October. Her second session was on Halloween and when Michael entered the treatment room dressed as […]