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 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...
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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...
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 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...
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Effective Physical Therapy for Diastasis Recti: What You Need to Know

Diastasis recti (DR) is a condition when there is a separation of the abdominal muscles. It may lead to a bulge along the belly, abdominal pain, pelvic floor symptoms, or low back pain. It is commonly associated with pregnancy and postpartum women, but can also affect non-pregnant women and men. Physical therapy can help patients with DR manage their symptoms...
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 Fitness Athlete

The Role of Sports Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention and Recovery for Athletes

“Athletes” are not relegated to professional sports arenas or college football stadiums. Every person who is active, whether it be in crossfit, running, yoga or any other activity, is considered an athlete. Sports Physical Therapy is an essential part at helping these athletes to perform at their highest levels, all while avoiding injury. Training for any event, whether the Super...
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 Low Back

Taking an Active Approach to Recovery After Back Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Back surgery, whether it’s for a herniated disc, spinal fusion, or another spinal issue, can be life-changing. Nobody wishes to be in this position, but if you are there is hope! While surgery often relieves pain and restores mobility, the path to full recovery involves more than just resting and waiting for your body to heal. Taking an active approach...
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 Low Back

Dry Needling for Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults. While most acute cases of low back pain typically resolve within a few weeks, there are some people who will develop a more chronic condition, anything lasting >12 weeks. Dry needling is a very effective tool to help relieve pain more quickly if you have had a...
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 Pregnancy & Postpartum

10 Things I Learned Doing CrossFit While Pregnant

As I enter my 7th month of being postpartum with my son, it is interesting to reflect on my pregnancy journey. Part of my physical therapy practice includes guiding pregnant and postpartum moms as they navigate their fitness through a new season of life. It has been interesting to experience the healthcare system and explore the recommendations I have made...
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 Pregnancy & Postpartum

C-Section Scar Tissue and Adhesions: Physical Therapy Interventions for Pain Relief

How To Manage Scar Tissue After C-Section First off, congratulations mama! As you continue to navigate through caring for a little one, know that you also need to take some time to care for yourself. A recent study found that 25% of people report chronic pain due to scar tissue after a C-section, but you are not alone in this!...