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Set up an appointment to see the doctor, wait a few weeks, see doctor, get referred to physical therapy, wait another few weeks, THEN, see a PT. Wouldn’t it be easier to get straight in to see your physical therapist first? You can! Many are unaware that instead of going straight to the doctor for…

Some of the backpacks that kids bring home today seemingly weigh more than the kid themselves. A heavy backpack can lead to pain and soreness, progressing towards musculoskeletal issues in the future if not addressed. signs the backpack is too heavy: Pain between the shoulder blades. Indentations or red markings on the shoulders. Complains of…

Lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal diagnosis and cause of activity limitation and work absence in the U.S. Here are 3 exercises with variations to reduce your risk of injuring your lower back: Bird Dog This exercise requires a lot of balance and core strength, improving trunk and back muscles. Start with just…

Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) is a physical therapy intervention involving a thin filament, similar to an acupuncture needle, that is inserted through the skin targeting and releasing myofascial trigger points in the underlying tissue. To put it simply, this increases blood flow and relaxes the muscles, causing the muscle to contract and return to…

It is common for your shoulder to feel unstable or loose due to a previous injury where shoulder instability was never fully resolved. Now you are noticing excessive movement in the shoulder with your job or your workouts. It is the rotator cuff’s job to secure the shoulder into the socket, so targeting this muscle…