How To Get Rid Of Joint Stiffness Years After Surgery
So, you’ve had surgery, completed physical therapy, and made it through the first couple of years of recovery. But here you are, still dealing with joint stiffness, tight muscles, and discomfort. Sound familiar? You’re not alone! Many people experience lingering stiffness years after surgery, even if their pain from arthritis or injury is gone. The […]
How To Improve Shoulder Mobility in 10 Minutes
When you move your shoulder does it feel crunchy, sticky, or smooth? We’re not talking peanut butter here… If you’re struggling with that sticky or crunchy feeling it sounds like your shoulder mobility needs some work. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back—literally! Whether you’re an athlete, desk jockey, or weekend warrior, improving shoulder mobility can […]
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back
Welcome back to our series all about back pain! We’ve demystified what back pain is and shared mobility tips to reduce pain instantly. Now we’re ready to incorporate strengthening exercises. One of the most common causes of low back pain is poor movement patterns. In this post, we’ll go over 3 must-do exercises to help […]
Achilles Tendinitis Self-Care | 6 At Home Methods
Achilles tendinitis can be a frustrating and painful condition, often resulting from overuse or excessive strain on the Achilles tendon. This thick band of tissue connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, allowing for essential movements like walking, running, and jumping. When this tendon becomes inflamed, it leads to discomfort and impacts your ability […]
Muscle Scraping: How To Get The Most Benefit
As a physical therapy clinic with lots of active people, we’ve seen countless trends come and go in the world of recovery and rehabilitation. But one technique that has recently gotten a lot of attention is muscle scraping. This ancient practice, also known as Gua Sha or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), is making waves […]
How to Heal a Hamstring Strain Fast: Get Football Players Back on the Field
Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay As a parent or coach of a young football player, few things are more frustrating than seeing your athlete sidelined with a hamstring strain. These injuries are all too common in football, but with the right approach, we can get our young players back on the field faster and stronger than ever. […]
How To Stop Slicing the Golf Ball and Improve Throwing Accuracy
Ever wonder why after spending all that time strengthening your throwing accuracy and distance haven’t really improved? Maybe your golf swing is out of whack and no matter what you do you keep slicing. The culprit might be lurking in your tight muscles! You may be asking yourself what on earth do golf and throwing […]
How To Use Your Massage Gun: Pro Tips From PT’s
You invested in a massage gun or percussion therapy instrument? We can totally understand the excitement you feel while unboxing! Then that sinking realization hits… what do you do with all those attachments? Feeling overwhelmed, did you stick with the original one that it came with? Don’t feel bad. Many people do, but we’re here […]
Ankle Rehab Exercises For BJJ
There is no question that Jiu Jitsu is physical. I mean, your goal is to push someone past the point of breaking… So what happens when you’re caught in a foot sweep or leg lock? You don’t tap early enough resulting in a strain, sprain, or worse a break. Recently we have been focusing on […]
How Can I Strengthen My Feet For BJJ?
As a barefoot athlete you need to pay more attention to your feet than most. Every part of your body is exposed to be manipulated and used against you. Protect your feet by strengthening them. We partnered up with Rene Sousa to show us and explain why it’s important to strengthen your feet as a […]
