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Learn about common pain-causing health conditions, their progression paths, their causes, and effective treatment options. Our blog offers valuable information to people who experience pain and anyone who wishes to learn more about long-lasting, safe, and noninvasive treatments.
These articles also explain how Superior Physical Therapy addresses these common health problems through an innovative approach called the Superior Method. This approach aims to accurately identify the underlying cause of pain in order to develop a more tailored and collaborative treatment plan.
Embracing Exercise at Any Age: A Guide for Older Adults Welcome to our special blog post dedicated to the importance of exercise for older adults. If you're 50 or older and wondering if it's too late to start or resume...
Understanding Back Pain Injections: A Comprehensive Guide Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life and daily activities. For those seeking relief, back pain injections can be an effective treatment option....
Beyond the Shoulder Turn: How Superior Physical Therapy Transforms Golfers' Games By Dr. Andrew Gorecki Golfers constantly strive for the perfect swing, a quest that often leads them down a path of endless adjustments and advice, such as the frequently...
The Misunderstood Nature of Shoulder Pain For many struggling with shoulder pain, diagnoses like shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, and labral tears sound all too familiar. These terms often conjure images of long-term pain management, invasive treatments, or even surgery....
Choosing the Best Path for Shoulder Pain Relief: Physical Therapy vs. Steroid Shots In the quest for relief from shoulder pain, patients are often faced with a choice between two common treatments: physical therapy or steroid injections. While both options...
Frozen Shoulder Mysteries Revealed: Causes, Symptoms, and Management As a physical therapist specializing in shoulder conditions, I frequently encounter patients struggling with a condition known as frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis. This debilitating condition not only causes discomfort but can...
Understanding and Managing Nighttime Shoulder Pain As a physical therapist specializing in shoulder conditions, one of the most common complaints I hear from patients is about shoulder pain that worsens at night. Nighttime shoulder pain can not only disrupt sleep...
Reevaluating Shoulder Surgery: Insights from Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Ian Harris's Surgery, The Ultimate Placebo As a physical therapist deeply involved in shoulder rehabilitation, I've been particularly influenced by the provocative work of Dr. Ian Harris, especially his book Surgery, The...
Identify and Heal Sacroiliac (SI) Pain Lower back pain is a common ailment, and the second most prevalent form is known as sacroiliac pain or SI pain. Understanding the anatomy and symptoms of the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) can help...
Can Disc Herniations be Healed? Absolutely! Disc herniations can be a common source of discomfort, affecting individuals of various ages. In this article, we'll delve into the anatomy of discs, the causes of disc herniations, and how to identify and...
Role of Stress in Exacerbating Back Pain and Sciatica: Understanding the Connection As a physical therapist specializing in back pain and sciatica treatment, I've witnessed firsthand the significant impact stress can have on these conditions. It's not uncommon for...
The Link Between Obesity and Incontinence: Understanding the Risks Introduction: Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, and its impact extends beyond commonly known risks such as heart disease and diabetes. As a physical therapist, I've observed a significant yet...
Nick Hawkins Doctor of Physical Therapy Therapist Extraordinaire and Foot pain Specialist Through the view of many of our past patients we get to know Nick Hawkins, host of this weekend's Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis Workshop. If you haven't...
Number One Biggest Mistake Foot Pain Sufferers Make In this week's Vlog we're going to learn about the number one mistake that people make when suffering from foot pain. If you'd like to learn more, be sure to join us...
In this Vlog learn about the pain the foot and where it may be coming from. Part 1 is an anatomy lesson which describes how the foot is designed and what is was designed to do. This includes descriptions of...
Plantar fasciitis is an injury to connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. To appreciate the Chain Reaction Biomechanics of the CAUSES of plantar fasciitis, the function of this tissue must be understood, particularly as it pertains to walking. ...
One of the questions I most frequently get asked, whether it be by patients coming in for physical therapy or someone attending our monthly Foot Workshop is "What kind of shoes do I need to wear if I'm struggling with...
One of the best articles I have found describing the importance our feet have on the entire bodies function. I attempted to write this in my own words but sometimes it just makes sense to hear it from the horses...
One of the most beneficial exercises one can perform in the gym is walking backwards on a treadmill. Most of the orthopeadic injuries that we see in physical therapy are caused by repetitive motions that are always done the same...
Often overlooked in rehabilitating from injuries or preventing injuries is the foot and its mechanics and the effects on the entire body as a kinetic chain. When the foot hits the ground it is designed to collapse, lets call this...
