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Low Back,
Managing Back Pain Without Relying on Painkillers
Have you experienced or are you currently experiencing low back pain? According to the WHO, “more than 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, but the good news is that low back pain is also the condition for which the greatest number...
Injury Prevention,
Running,
Preventing Running Injuries: A Smart Approach to Staying on the Road
Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your next ultramarathon, part of what makes running great is its accessibility. It’s a fantastic way to build general fitness, and for many, it serves as a competitive outlet and a source of stability—both emotional and physical. Unfortunately, up to 79% of runners experience an injury in a given year. While most...
Pelvic Floor,
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Do you struggle with incontinence, lower back pain, constipation, or discomfort during daily activities? The answer could lie in your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that have multiple functions including sphincteric, support, and sexual function. Pelvic floor physical therapy assists in improving pelvic floor function, strength, coordination, and pain, and enhances quality of life. Pelvic...
Dry Needling,
What is Dry Needling in Physical Therapy?
Dry Needling is a tool used by trained physical therapists to help accelerate recovery time from injury and pain. Over the past several years dry needling has been on the steady rise as one of the most popular tools for athletes to manage their pain and get back to training. Dry needling is also seen now for specific recovery and...
Headaches,
Effective Physical Therapy Exercises for Relieving and Preventing Headaches
If you’re currently suffering, or have suffered from headaches you are not alone. Headaches have been cited to affect approximately 40% of the population and can be debilitating. They can limit your performance in the gym, be a primary cause of missed work time, and limit quality time with friends and family. Luckily, at Onward we have some amazing tools...
Pelvic Floor,
Why Pelvic Health is Crucial: How Physical Therapy Can Support Your Well-being
Did you know pelvic floor dysfunction is common, but NOT normal? Pelvic health physical therapy encourages you to be proactive with your health! Just because pelvic floor dysfunction is common; this does not mean you have to accept it as your new normal, there is so much we can do in this realm! Pelvic PT not only addresses pain and...
Upper Body,
Top Spinal Mobility Exercises to Improve Flexibility and Reduce Pain
Maintaining a healthy and mobile spine is essential for overall well-being, impacting everything from your postural positions and flexibility to daily comfort and mobility for various lifestyle, household or exercise habits. Spinal mobility exercises can play a critical role in mitigating the demands of our modern lifestyle for alleviating back pain and improving flexibility, as many of us spend long...
Dry Needling,
What is Dry Needling in Physical Therapy? Exploring the Benefits and Applications
Physical therapy is a process and to many of us, it can feel overwhelming to get that process started. It requires consistency and commitment to the plan in order to get us out of pain and back to doing what we love. What if there was something that helped speed up that process and enhance your rehab experience? That’s where...
TMJ,
How Physical Therapy for TMJ Can Relieve Your Jaw Pain
The Temporomandibular Joint is a part of the body that often gets overlooked and underappreciated given its frequent role in many aspects of our lives. The Temporomandibular Joint is the joint where the jaw bone attaches to the rest of the skull near the ears on both sides of the face. This joint is the pivot point that allows our...