Spring is here, and that means it’s time to lace up those sneakers, dust off the tennis rackets, and hit the trails. Whether you’re training for a marathon, playing weekend pickleball, or simply getting back into gardening, spring activities can be tough on the body. Fortunately, physical therapy, particularly Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), can
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Golf is a game of skill and precision, but lower back pain can throw off your swing and limit your performance. Whether you play casually or competitively, back pain on the golf course is a common issue caused by the repetitive twisting, bending, and rotational forces of the game. The good news? With proper stretches,
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If you’re dealing with ongoing aches, you’ve likely asked, “What is physical therapy?” Put simply, it’s a specialized approach to improving movement, reducing pain, and restoring function—often guided by a doctor of physical therapy. For anyone struggling with low back pain, physical therapy can offer more than temporary relief. It provides targeted strategies, such as
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Golf is one of those sports that seems effortless when you watch the pros, but when you’re out on the course, it’s a different story. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are new to the game, it can feel like your body has its own agenda, especially when the pain starts creeping in. Back
Introduction to TMJ Dysfunction and Pelvic Floor Health TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction and pelvic floor dysfunction are two common conditions that affect millions of people. Despite often being treated separately, recent research reveals an intriguing connection between these issues. Understanding this link can lead to more effective and comprehensive treatments, addressing the root causes of
Let’s talk about a common problem that most people don’t realize could be connected—chronic low back pain and your pelvic floor. Believe it or not, research shows that 95% of people with chronic low back pain also experience pelvic floor dysfunction. Yep, these two are often partners in crime, and understanding this connection is key
When you’re recovering from an injury or surgery, physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping you regain strength, mobility, and function. Often, insurance will cover a set number of therapy sessions, but what happens after those sessions run out? Many patients believe that once insurance stops paying, their recovery is complete. Unfortunately, that’s not
When you’ve just gone through surgery—whether it’s for your knee, shoulder, hip, or something else entirely—the most important thing on your mind is getting back to normal as quickly as possible. However, there’s a critical step that many patients don’t pay enough attention to: the quality of the physical therapy they receive after surgery. At
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So, you’ve had meniscus surgery—whether it was a repair or a partial meniscectomy—and now you’re ready to start your recovery journey. But here’s the thing: surgery is just the beginning. To truly recover and prevent future knee injuries, what you do after surgery is just as important as the procedure itself. At Physiophyx Physical Therapy,
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Back pain—it’s one of those things that can sneak up on you and take over your life. If you’ve been dealing with it, you’re definitely not alone. But here’s some good news: there’s a set of exercises that might just become your new best friends. Enter the McGill Big 3 exercises. Developed by Dr. Stuart
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