Foundations Health and Physical Medicine

Foundations Health and Physical Medicine We transform healthcare in the communities we serve by providing treatment of common conditions.

Do you ever notice your joints hurt more after a night of poor sleep? There is a real reason for that. When your sleep i...
11/29/2025

Do you ever notice your joints hurt more after a night of poor sleep? There is a real reason for that. When your sleep is disrupted, your body produces more inflammatory chemicals and less of the hormones that support healing. That shift can make your knees, hips, back, or shoulders feel stiff and achy the next day.

Sleep is when your body repairs tissue, reduces inflammation, and restores balance. When you wake up often or sleep lightly, that repair process gets interrupted. Over time this can make joint pain feel worse and can slow the recovery of old injuries.

If you find yourself waking up tired and sore, your body may be signaling that it needs deeper rest and better recovery habits. Paying attention to your sleep is one of the simplest ways to support healthier joints and more comfortable mornings.

Foundations Health and Physical Medicine helps people understand the deeper causes of joint pain so they can feel better throughout every season.

11/27/2025

On this day of gratitude, we want to thank our incredible community for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to be part of your journey toward healthier living. We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with warmth, comfort, and meaningful moments.

Long days in the woods take a real toll on your body. Climbing into stands, carrying gear, walking uneven ground, and si...
11/24/2025

Long days in the woods take a real toll on your body. Climbing into stands, carrying gear, walking uneven ground, and sitting for hours can all create soreness that builds from one day to the next. Most hunters push through it, but how your body recovers between hunts will decide how well you move for the rest of the season.

After a full day outside, your joints need circulation, movement, and rest to calm inflammation. Light stretching helps release tension in your hips and lower back. Hydration keeps your joints lubricated. Short walks or gentle mobility work keep stiffness from setting in. These small steps are often the difference between feeling ready the next morning or dealing with pain that gets worse with every hunt.

Pay attention to the signals your body gives you after long days in the woods. Recovery is not just something athletes think about. It is a major part of staying active through the season without letting soreness turn into something more serious.

If your pain is carrying over from one day to the next, your body may need more support than rest alone. Foundations can help you understand what is happening inside your joints so you can keep doing what you love.

Ever notice how hunting season puts stress on the same joints every year? Long walks through uneven terrain, carrying ge...
11/19/2025

Ever notice how hunting season puts stress on the same joints every year? Long walks through uneven terrain, carrying gear, climbing into stands, and sitting for hours can all irritate old injuries. Shoulder, hip, and knee pain are especially common in hunters because those joints take on the most repetitive strain.

Regenerative medicine supports the body by helping repair tissue that has been overworked or worn down. Instead of covering up symptoms, it encourages real healing so joints can move the way they are supposed to. Better joint stability means better balance in the woods. Better mobility means longer days outside. And healthier tissue means fewer flare ups when the season is in full swing.

If you want to stay active through the rest of the fall and winter, focusing on how your body heals is just as important as the gear you carry.

Do you feel your joints flare up every year around the holidays?You are not imagining it. Holiday stress can create real...
11/16/2025

Do you feel your joints flare up every year around the holidays?
You are not imagining it. Holiday stress can create real changes in your body that increase inflammation and make existing pain feel worse.

When stress levels rise, your body releases more cortisol and inflammatory chemicals. Over time this can make your joints feel stiffer, your back tighten up, and old injuries start to ache again. Add colder weather, busy schedules, and less sleep, and your body begins to work harder just to stay comfortable.

Understanding this cycle is the first step in breaking it. Managing stress, protecting your sleep, staying hydrated, and moving your body a little each day can all help calm inflammation before it builds.

Many people do not realize how closely stress and physical pain are connected. As the holiday season begins, be mindful of how your body feels and remember that your pain is not something you have to simply accept.

Foundations helps people address inflammation at the source through natural, research backed regenerative care so you can move into the season with less pain and more control over your health. If your pain increases this time of year, we are here to help.

Today we honor the men and women who have served with courage, strength, and selflessness. Your dedication reminds us wh...
11/11/2025

Today we honor the men and women who have served with courage, strength, and selflessness. Your dedication reminds us what it means to protect, to persevere, and to lead with purpose.

To all veterans and their families, thank you for your service and the sacrifices you have made for our freedom.

Holiday travel ahead? Don’t let long drives or flights leave your joints feeling stiff and sore.Here are simple ways to ...
11/10/2025

Holiday travel ahead? Don’t let long drives or flights leave your joints feeling stiff and sore.

Here are simple ways to keep your joints healthy this travel season:

✅ Stretch before and after – Loosen up your muscles and joints before you sit for long periods.
💧 Stay hydrated – Dehydration can make joints feel achy and tight.
🚶 Move every hour – Stand, stretch, or take a short walk to keep blood flowing.
🪑 Support your posture – Use a small pillow or rolled-up jacket behind your lower back.
🧳 Lift smart – Bend your knees when handling luggage to protect your back and shoulders.

A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping you pain-free all season long.
Foundations Health and Physical Medicine helps you stay strong, mobile, and ready for the holidays ahead.

How long do you plan to keep letting joint pain slow you down?Regenerative care helps your body heal from within: restor...
11/06/2025

How long do you plan to keep letting joint pain slow you down?

Regenerative care helps your body heal from within: restoring movement, easing pain, and keeping you active for the long haul. It’s not about fighting age, it’s about working with your body’s natural ability to recover.

At Foundations Health and Physical Medicine, we help Upper Peninsula locals stay strong, mobile, and ready for every season of life. Because the best years aren’t behind you, they’re out on the trail, waiting.

Ever wonder when to grab an ice pack and when to reach for the heating pad?Cold therapy helps calm inflammation, reduce ...
11/05/2025

Ever wonder when to grab an ice pack and when to reach for the heating pad?

Cold therapy helps calm inflammation, reduce swelling, and relieve pain after a new injury. Heat therapy works best for chronic soreness, stiff joints, and tight muscles by improving circulation and promoting relaxation.

Use cold for 15 to 20 minutes at a time and heat for 20 to 30 minutes to support recovery safely. Applying the right method at the right time can make a real difference in how your body heals.

At Foundations Health and Physical Medicine, we help patients recover smarter by treating pain at its source, not just the surface.

Does your joint pain keep coming back no matter what you try?That may be a sign your joints are unstable beneath the sur...
10/30/2025

Does your joint pain keep coming back no matter what you try?

That may be a sign your joints are unstable beneath the surface. When ligaments, tendons, or cartilage weaken, your body loses its natural support system, and that instability leads to recurring pain.

Regenerative injections help strengthen and restore those critical tissues by activating your body’s own repair process. Instead of masking symptoms, they rebuild stability, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term joint function.

If your knees, shoulders, or hips feel weak or unstable, it might be time to explore a solution that helps your body heal from within. Contact us today to learn how regenerative care can help you move stronger and pain-free.

Active lifestyles demand more than just hard work, they require smart recovery. Proper hydration, stretching, and rest a...
10/22/2025

Active lifestyles demand more than just hard work, they require smart recovery. Proper hydration, stretching, and rest all play a role in keeping your body performing at its best, but sometimes your tissues need extra support.

That’s where regenerative medicine comes in. It works to repair and restore tissue at the source, helping your body recover stronger, faster, and naturally.

Whether you’re training, working, or just staying active, taking recovery seriously is the key to lasting mobility and performance.

Pain is your body’s early warning system, not something to ignore. When discomfort first appears, it often signals small...
10/16/2025

Pain is your body’s early warning system, not something to ignore. When discomfort first appears, it often signals small issues like inflammation, muscle imbalance, or tissue strain. Left untreated, those small problems can lead to chronic pain and long-term dysfunction.

Addressing pain early allows your body to heal properly, restore balance, and prevent compensation patterns that create more stress on other joints. At Foundations, we focus on identifying and treating the root cause of pain before it becomes a lasting issue, helping you move better, recover faster, and stay ahead of future problems.

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415 W US Highway 2, Suite 2
Norway, MI
49870

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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