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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.
Why Shoulder Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer: What Research and Clinical Guidelines Say—And What to Do Instead Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the world. From rotator cuff tears to impingement and frozen shoulder,...
Key Benefits of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy Imagine a therapy that’s fast, non-invasive, drug-free—and actually helps your body heal itself. That’s the magic of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy, one of the most exciting advancements in...
Rotator Cuff Anatomy, Tendinopathy, and the Functional Path to Healing Shoulder pain can be relentless—especially when it starts small and spirals into limited motion, weakness, or even sleepless nights. One of the most common culprits? Rotator cuff tendinopathy. But the...
Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions If you’ve been hearing about Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy and wondering what it’s all about—you’re not alone! This exciting and non-invasive treatment is helping people feel better, heal...
Frozen Shoulder: Understanding the Anatomy and the Functional Path to Recovery Stiffness. Pain. Frustration. If you feel like your shoulder is slowly “locking up,” you may be dealing with Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. It’s a condition...
The Science Behind Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy might sound like something out of science fiction—but it’s very real, incredibly powerful, and changing lives every day. This cutting-edge technology is making waves in...
Shoulder Pain Might Not Be a Shoulder Problem Shoulder pain can be incredibly frustrating. It limits how you work, move, sleep—and live. But here’s something most people (and many treatments) miss: Your shoulder pain might not be caused by...
What is Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy? Welcome to the future of healing! At the forefront of modern wellness and recovery is a groundbreaking modality that’s making waves in physical therapy, sports medicine, and holistic health circles: Class...
4 Myths About Physical Therapy Costs When it comes to physical therapy, misinformation about costs can keep you from getting the care you need. At Superior Physical Therapy, we’re debunking the top five myths about physical therapy costs to...
Membership Plan Helps You Recover Faster When pain strikes—whether it’s a nagging backache or a shoulder injury from the job—you want relief fast. But traditional physical therapy, bogged down by insurance delays and limited sessions, often leaves you stuck...
Bypassing Insurance Can Save You Time and Money Are you tired of jumping through insurance hoops just to get the physical therapy you need? Pre-authorizations, claim denials, surprise bills—it’s enough to make anyone want to scream. But what if...
Functional Strategies for Runner's Knee Runner's knee, including conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome, is more than just a symptom; it's a cry for help from a body part caught in a complex biomechanical chain. The knee, often misconceived as...
The results of this study indicate physical therapists scored the highest amongst all healthcare providers when tested on their knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and effective interventions. Download PDF File
This new guideline indicates that opioids should be used only has last resort for chronic low back pain (3 months or greater) and that patients should begin treatment with anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy. Download PDF File
This article demonstrates that the 1 year outcomes of people who had surgery for back pain versus physical therapy for back pain demonstrated that both had similar outcomes. Therefore physical therapy being a lower risk option would be the recommended...
This case study demonstrates that patients who have low back pain but do not have clinical red flags present (changes in bowel or bladder, nerve tension, foot drop) should not be recommended for surgery or be prescribed opioids medication. Instead...
This study demonstrated that physical therapy has better short term outcomes than surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Download PDF File
Imaging findings of spine degeneration are present in high proportions of asymptomatic individuals which increases with age. Meaning in English that spinal degeneration also called stenosis, disc space narrowing, degenerative disc disease is present in a large amount of people...
This study found that arthroscopic knee surgery for osteoarthritis provides no benefits compared to physical therapy. Download PDF File
This article compares the benefits of physical therapy compared to surgery for a very common knee injury called a meniscus tear. The conclusion of this article is found no difference 6 months after injury of people who underwent surgery alone...
