Onward Physical Therapy Blog

Wonder if pelvic floor physical therapy may be right for you? Here are twenty-one signs you need a pelvic floor physical therapist. If you answered YES to any of these, it is time to see a pelvic floor specialist for a consultation. Pee Problems Frequent urination? Peeing before the gym, in the middle of the workout, AND after the workout? That’s...

Headaches can put a serious damper on your ability to enjoy your day and be productive. Did you know there is a different treatment based on which one is causing your symptoms? Consider some serious interventions to relieve your headache for good before reaching for the Advil. Learn How to Treat Headaches This article will focus on: Identifying five common...

“Can I?” vs. “Should I?” While working with many pregnant athletes, it is a common conversation to discuss when it is necessary to modify a movement despite the athlete still being able to perform it. With the increase in social media in our life, it can provide a false sense of security to see others perform high-level skills while deep...

It can happen to anyone: beginner to advanced athletes will all agree that a tweaked muscle, especially in your low back, is inevitable on your fitness journey. So now what? You may get a slew of recommendations on how to fix your low back pain, but how do you know which is best and will allow you to continue doing...

Do you feel like your squat form continues to hold you back in workouts?  Problems with squat form often fit into common patterns.  The good news is, once you identify the pattern, the squat is much easier to work on.   Below are some of the most common squat faults and some of our favorite cues to help.   Common Squat...

Do you ever wake feeling soreness radiating after a night of grinding your teeth? Maybe it comes on mid-day after you’ve been at the desk for a while. The pain starts right in front of your ear, sometimes your neck even hurts alongside it. This is a familiar story and one that can rob you of your joy for the...

I’ve had many women approach me with similar questions regarding the safety of running while pregnant and how to progress through this exciting time. Becoming pregnant is an extremely exciting time. However, it can be stressful to navigate ensuring the health of your baby and the overload of information you often receive. In this article, we will cover the following:...

Whether or not you were active before your pregnancy, after carrying your growing little one for 9+ months, there’s no denying the impact it’s had on your entire body– especially your core! The hectic nature of being a new mom is overwhelming enough, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept the remaining effects. Think of this in terms of...

Most Common Squat Myths: Why Proper Squat Form is Important Squat Myth 1: Squats in general are dangerous.   We often see clients who were told by other medical providers that your back, hips, knees, etc are bad so you should not squat.  Should this person also not use the bathroom?  Should they not sit to have meals with their family? ...