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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.
Was Your Hip MRI or X-ray Really Worth It? You finally got the imaging. After weeks—or months—of hip pain, your doctor ordered an MRI or X-ray. You were hoping for clarity. Answers. A clear path forward. Instead, you got a...
Why Does My Hip Hurt All of a Sudden? It always seems to happen out of nowhere. You wake up, take a few steps… and there it is. A sharp pinch. A deep ache. A stiffness that wasn’t there yesterday....
3 Simple Self-Tests to Understand Your Hip Pain—And What to Do About It Hip pain can feel confusing. Is it coming from the joint? The muscles? The tendons? Or something else entirely? While a true diagnosis should always come...
Dispelling the Myth of Hip “Bone on Bone” with Biotensegrity If you’ve ever been told you have “bone on bone” in your hip, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common—and most alarming—phrases patients hear after an orthopedic...
Walking the Greens Without Pain: Solutions for Knee Pain in Golfers There’s something timeless about walking the course—the rhythm of your steps between shots, the quiet anticipation before a swing, the connection between your body and the game. But when...
The Golfer’s Elbow: Exploring Effective Treatments Golfer’s elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and irritation on the inside of the elbow. Despite its name, it’s not limited to golfers—any repetitive gripping, lifting, or...
Unlock Your Hips, Fix Your Golf Swing: Play Pain-free Again with More Power Many golfers focus on their swing mechanics when something goes wrong on the course. They adjust their grip, change their stance, or try to modify their...
The Hidden Cause of Golf Pain: How Limited Hip Motion Leads to Back, Knee, and Shoulder Problems Golfers often assume that pain in their back, knee, or shoulder must mean something is wrong with that specific joint. But in...
When Your Hips Stop Moving, Your Golf Game Starts Hurting: How Applied Functional Science Physical Therapy Restores Pain-Free Swings Golf may look effortless, but the golf swing is one of the most complex athletic movements in sports. It requires...
Anatomy of Shoulder Pain Relief Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults, often affecting sleep, work, and daily activities. At Superior Physical Therapy, we approach shoulder pain not just by addressing symptoms but by...
Functional Healing for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder pain when reaching, lifting, or sleeping on your side? You may be dealing with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome—a common yet often misunderstood condition. While most treatments focus only on the painful joint, the...
Cortisone Injections vs. Class IV Laser Therapy: Short-Term Relief with Long-Term Considerations As a physical therapist, I often see patients struggling with persistent musculoskeletal pain—from knee osteoarthritis and tendinopathies to plantar fasciitis. Two common treatment options are cortisone (corticosteroid) injections and Class...
Functional Therapy for Healing Plantar Fasciitis: A Permanent Solution with Applied Functional Science If you've ever experienced a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel during your first steps out of bed or after a long day on your feet,...
Functional Therapy for Healing Achilles Tendonitis: A Lasting Solution Through Applied Functional Science Achilles tendonitis can feel like a cruel irony for active individuals—especially runners, walkers, and athletes who rely on every stride. That sharp pain or nagging stiffness in...
Plantar Fasciitis: Will Physical Therapy Help My Foot Pain? If you’ve been experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot, especially when you first step out of bed in the morning, you might be dealing with plantar fasciitis....
End the Cycle of Chronic Pain: Learn How Proper Foot Mechanics Can Transform Your Health Chronic pain is a silent battle that millions of people fight daily. Whether it’s persistent backaches, nagging knee discomfort, or recurring hip pain, finding...
The Shocking Truth: Ignoring Foot Problems Could Be Worsening Your Pain from Head to Toe When we think about pain in our bodies, we often focus on areas like the back, shoulders, neck, or knees. But what if the...
Walking Pain-Free: Treating Plantar Fasciitis In our last blog post on Plantar Fasciitis, we covered the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis and how to identify this painful heal condition. We also talked about the causes. Now let’s talk about treating Plantar...
Is Foot Pain Sabotaging Your Entire Body? Discover the Hidden Connection and Find Relief Now! When your feet hurt, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it could be a signal that something much deeper is going on in your body. Foot...
Walking Pain-Free: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is a strange medical term and not well understood by the average person. But it can cause a lot of pain and decrease quality of life quite a bit. In Understanding Plantar Fasciitis,...
Resolving Foot Problems for Good Health Often overlooked in rehabilitating and relieving body pain is the benefit of resolving foot problems. Resolving foot problems cures body pain, because its mechanics effect the entire body as a kinetic chain. When...
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...
