Mayami Oyanagi

Physical Therapist

Mayami Oyanagi is a Physical Therapist and the owner of PT STOP Physical Therapy & Wellness, an individualized physical therapy practice in Los Angeles, California. With over 14 years of experience, Mayami specializes in orthopedic injuries, manual therapy, and sports medicine. She holds an MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Hartford. Mayami is also a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She treats the root cause of her client’s problems by utilizing biomechanical assessments.

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How to

Wear a Tennis Elbow Brace

Tennis elbow is painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow are stressed by repetitive motions, such as playing tennis or painting. A brace helps support your overworked tendons to temporarily relieve yo...

How to

Survive a Long Fall

What can you do if you slip off a scaffolding 10 stories above the ground, or find yourself free falling when your parachute fails? It can happen any time, but it’s not always easy to fall.The odds are not on your side...

How to

Adjust Office Chair Height

Properly adjusting the height of an office chair will take a load off your back, literally. Sitting awkwardly in a chair can cause you to slouch, crouch forward, and type at an uncomfortable angle. Any of these issues ca...

How to

Adjust an Office Chair

If you regularly work at a desk for computer work or study, you'll need to sit on an office chair that is correctly adjusted for your body to avoid back pain and problems. As doctors, chiropractors and physiotherapists k...

How to Fix Neck Pain

Are you dealing with a real pain in the neck and want to fix it fast? Since ongoing soreness in your neck is usually connected to repetitive movements and lifestyle habits, we'll share some simple solutions. In this arti...

How to

Stand Up Straight

Take a look at your posture right now—how does it feel? Good posture is more than a cosmetic concern, although it is true that standing up straight can make you look taller and maybe ten pounds lighter. Proper posture...

How to

Use a Laptop Effectively As a Student

A laptop can be a great tool for helping you in your studies. Being able to type up your notes and papers makes writing and editing easier, and it can help keep you organized. In addition, accessing the Internet puts you...

How to

Build a Wheelchair Ramp

Wheelchair ramps help people with disabilities access public and private facilities. In the United States, as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all new public buildings must include wheelchair access. Ra...

The Proper Way to Sleep with a Neck Pillow

Stay comfortable while you sleep with our complete guideIf you’re tired of waking up with a sore or stiff neck, a neck pillow can offer a lot of support while you’re sleeping. Whether you’re sleeping in a bed or tr...

How to

Make Your Crutches More Comfortable

Stuck using crutches after a leg injury? You may soon find that, in addition to the injury itself, you're dealing with discomfort from constantly leaning on your new supports. However, by adding extra cushioning and usin...

How to

Use Crutches

Researchers say that it's important to start walking as soon as possible after an injury or surgery, but it's important for your affected leg to be supported. Fortunately, experts agree that crutches can help you walk wi...

How to

Give Yourself a Neck Massage

Neck tension can cause headaches and put a damper on your day, but you don’t need to spend lots of money on a massage to relieve those tense muscles. Use your fingers, a tennis ball, or foam rollers to target the tende...

How to

Sleep with Neck Pain

Sleeping with neck pain can be painful and frustrating. However, protecting your neck and keeping your sleep pain-free is possible! Start by selecting a sleep position that will cushion and support, rather than agitate y...

How to

Do Physical Therapy Exercises for the Feet

The human foot is made of 26 bones and approximately 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is also the part of the body that bears the most weight, so it is not uncommon to suffer from foot pain or diagnosed foot probl...

How to

Adjust to Crutches

Experts agree that you need to fit your crutches to your height and arm length before you start using them.At first, walking with crutches can be really difficult, but try not to get discouraged because it gets easier wi...

How to

Adjust LCD Monitor Height

If you work in front of a computer on a consistent basis, it is important to adjust the height of your monitor and place it into a position that prevents yourself from experiencing neck, back, and shoulder pain. In some ...

How to

Stretch Your Back to Reduce Back Pain

Back pain is frequently caused by over- or underuse of the muscles in the back, stomach, hips, thighs, and neck. People who work at a desk are especially prone to muscle tension that leads to muscular back pain. In order...

How to

Have Proper Posture (Girls)

Good posture is very important when talking about maintaining good health. It can be as important as having a good diet, exercise, proper sleep, and avoiding harmful things such as drugs and alcohol. Having good posture ...

How to

Relieve Neck Pain

Pain in the neck is common and can be triggered by various issues, including muscle strain, ligament sprain, jammed spinal (facet) joints, disc herniations, "pinched" nerves and diseases such as osteoarthritis. The most ...