Did you know that you don't have to wait to see a physical therapist? Many people mistakenly believe that they first have to see a doctor, i.e., a family practitioner or orthopedic specialist, before visiting a physical therapist. In fact, thanks to direct access, you're...
While the country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, often due to failed treatment for chronic pain, there are some interesting and maybe surprising treatment methods that can help reduce the reliance on pain pills and actually help treat the problem rather than...
You've probably heard the phrase “you'd lose your head if it weren't attached” - well, luckily our heads are attached, with our necks doing the heavy lifting. Yet your neck has a thankless (and full-time) job, and it's no wonder that neck pain is a...
Your hip is a major joint in your body; and it isn't too dramatic to say it's what keeps your leg going! Without your hip working well, you aren't moving well. Hip pain is common and can be caused by your favorite sporting activities (among...
Ever heard the phrase “that was his Achilles heel”? That phrase has staying power because the Achilles tendon is a really big deal; injury and pain there cause major problems that can really take you out of the game (even if your game is only...
Your shoulder is like a piston in your engine: something you take for granted until it isn't working the way it should! Much like keeping up with car maintenance, it's important to take care of your shoulder so you don't end up with bigger problems. Your...
You've made it! After weeks (or months) of training, you've finally hit the period known as “tapering.” Whether it's for a marathon, bike ride, triathlon, or other athletic competition, the taper is the period where your major training winds down leading up to the big...
Everyone experiences pain at some point; however, for those with fibromyalgia, pain may be a much more frequent and chronic companion. Fibromyalgia can come on gradually or be triggered by trauma, surgery, infection, or even emotional stress. Currently, it is thought to be related to...
October is Physical Therapy Month! We begin this month's blog series “Physical Therapy Month: Fixing What Ails You” with an introductory article by Body One Physical Therapy's own Dr. Brian Pease...
Dry needling has been receiving quite a bit of attention lately. Perhaps you have overheard someone say they went to physical therapy and their therapist used needles to help relieve their pain in their shoulder…what exactly did the therapist do and what is dry needling? ...
