Onward Physical Therapy Blog

Recovery Isn’t Passive—It’s a Skill Whether you’re rehabbing an injury, battling chronic pain, or just trying to bounce back faster from training, recovery isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you train for. And like any skill, recovery can be optimized. At Onward Physical Therapy, we approach it with the same intentionality as strength training or sport-specific skill work. Three pillars...

How has physical therapy evolved beyond basic rehab? When most people think of physical therapy, they picture basic rehabilitation, exercises to help you return to normal after an injury. But today’s physical therapy has grown into something much more powerful and transformative. Modern physical therapy uses a comprehensive approach that addresses not just the physical injury but also the psychological...

Spinal Manipulation Therapy and the Search for Lasting Relief When you’re dealing with chronic pain, limited mobility, or injury recovery, finding the right treatment can feel overwhelming. Physical therapy offers a broad spectrum of options—manual therapy, exercise programs, dry needling, and more—but one technique continues to spark both interest and debate: spinal manipulation therapy. Often used to treat musculoskeletal issues...

Introduction: The Mind-Body Connection We Don’t Talk About Enough Most people think of physical therapy as something you turn to after an injury or surgery. And yes, it’s an incredible tool for helping you move without pain and return to your loved activities. But what’s less commonly discussed—and arguably just as important—is how movement, especially under the guidance of a...

Introduction: Rethinking How We Treat Back Pain If you’re living with chronic lower back pain, you’ve probably been offered a prescription at some point—maybe more than once. While medication can provide temporary relief, it rarely addresses the root of the problem. Over time, relying solely on pills can lead to unwanted side effects or even dependency without delivering long-term results....

Introduction: Rebuilding Strength with Purpose The period after an injury or surgery can feel like a waiting game—waiting for clearance, strength to return, and confidence to rebuild. But healing isn’t just about what your body can do alone. It’s about what you do to support it. That’s where smart, intentional fitness programming becomes essential. Post-surgical rehab is about far more...

Whether you’re a runner hitting the pavement, a CrossFitter tackling WODs, a weightlifter chasing PRs, or a cyclist grinding out miles, you know that minor aches or training mistakes can sideline your progress. Performance physical therapy is a proactive approach to keep you at the top of your game. This comprehensive guide will explore how performance-focused physical therapy can help...

16-Week Free Marathon Training Plan You’ve signed up and marked your calendar. Now it’s time to start hitting the road and get physically prepared for your marathon! Our 16-week free marathon training plan has you covered to be ready for race day! Below you’ll find the full plan and detailed explanations of each workout, plus strength workouts to do alongside...

First, What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy focused on restoring strength, function, and control of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor refers to the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues at the base of your pelvis. These muscles play a crucial role in bowel and bladder control, sexual and reproductive...