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Pelvic Floor,
Pregnancy & Postpartum,
Women's Health,
Understanding Cesarean Section Recovery: What to Expect After the Procedure
To start, congratulations, mama! Preparing for your baby’s arrival takes a lot of planning and preparation, ranging from registry lists to getting their room ready. Have you been told by your doctor, or elected to have a C-section? We’re here to help you answer some of the questions rolling through your brain. What is a Cesarean Section (C-Section)? A cesarean...
Fitness Athlete,
Injury Prevention,
Lower Body,
Running,
Shin Splints: Managing Pain and Promoting Recovery in Runners
What are shin splints? Shin splits refers to a number of painful conditions in the lower leg that typically occur with physical activity such as running. While shin splints is the most common term used to describe pain in the lower leg, it is important to note that shin splints is not a helpful diagnosis. Shin splints is a generic...
TMJ,
The Role of Manual Therapy in Treating TMJ Disorders
Manual therapy has proven to be an effective tool in treating TMJ Disorders in physical therapists. Learn more about how the team at Onward Physical Therapy helps to reduce pain from TMJ, and the role that manual therapy plays. What is manual therapy? Manual therapy is any ‘hands-on’ technique used to help with pain. This technique can include one, or...
Recovery,
Running,
Achilles Tendonitis: Diagnosis & Treatment
Achilles Tendonitis can be a painful condition for runners, often leading to reduced mileage or even complete rest from training. If you are sick of running with Achilles Tendonitis then this article will give you a road map to get back to full speed! What is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles Tendonitis refers to a condition where the Achilles tendon becomes overloaded...
Hip Pain,
Running,
Hip Pain in Runners
Dealing with hip pain when running? Hip pain, especially in women, is by far one of the most common pain complaints that we see runners dealing with when they book evaluations with us. Like all injuries, diagnosing the root cause of why you developed a hip injury while running is crucial in order to fully resolve symptoms long term so...
Low Back,
Migraine,
Neck Pain,
Shoulder Pain,
TMJ,
A Guide to Conditions Treated with Dry Needling
Dry needling has emerged as one of the most effective treatments for pain when used as part of a comprehensive rehab program. With the ability to rapidly reduce pain and improve mobility, dry needling can be the tool you need to find the pain relief you deserve! Let’s break down how this technique works and what conditions if works best...
Pelvic Floor,
Pregnancy & Postpartum,
Reconnect to the CORE Postpartum: Pelvic Floor Exercises for Postpartum Healing
Congratulations on the arrival of your bundle of joy! As you embark on the incredible journey of motherhood, taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for your newborn. One aspect of postpartum recovery that many new moms consider is returning to exercise. The first step to returning to exercise is reconnecting with your core musculature. When we...
CrossFit,
Low Back,
Preventing Back Pain in CrossFit: Key Considerations for Training Safely
The back is the most commonly injured area of the body in CrossFit athletes. No one wants to modify workouts or miss their favorite lift because of a low back pain flare-up, so let’s discuss strategies for preventing back pain in CrossFit. Common Causes of Back Pain in CrossFit Several factors contribute to back pain in CrossFit athletes. The most...
Injury Prevention,
Running,
Stress Fractures in Runners: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Stress fractures in runners can be both a challenging diagnosis as well as a tough injury to come back from safely. In this article, we’ll break down why stress fractures happen and what you can do to get back on the road! What Are Stress Fractures? Our bones constantly adapt to the stresses we place on them—each day, we continuously...