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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.
Beyond the Basics: Innovative Physical Therapy Techniques for Chronic Back Pain Chronic back pain is one of the most common—and frustrating—conditions affecting adults today. Whether it stems from a past injury, poor posture, degenerative changes, or lifestyle factors, ongoing...
Walking the Greens without Pain: Solutions for Golfers with Knee Problems For golfers with Knee problems, knee pain on the course isn’t just uncomfortable — it can dramatically affect your ability to enjoy the game, maintain a stable stance,...
The Shoulder Game: AFS Physical Therapy and a Pain-free Golf Swing When it comes to generating power, control, and consistency in your golf swing, your shoulders play a starring role. They allow you to rotate, elevate the club, and...
Back to the Course: Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain in Golfers If you're a golfer struggling with nagging low back pain, you're not alone. Studies show that low back pain is the most common injury among both amateur...
Thinking Twice About Shoulder Surgery: Why Science Says You Should Try Physical Therapy First If you've been told you need shoulder surgery for a rotator cuff tear, impingement, or labral tear, you might want to reconsider. Dr. Ian Harris, a...
Why Cortisone Injections are Making Your Shoulder Pain Worse Cortisone injections are commonly administered to alleviate shoulder pain associated with conditions such as rotator cuff tendinopathy and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). While these injections can offer temporary relief, recent...
Healing Frozen Shoulder Permanently Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and debilitating condition that limits shoulder movement. It typically develops gradually, progressing through three stages: Freezing Stage: Pain increases, and shoulder movement becomes restricted. Frozen...
Movement Assessment Prevents Pain and Injury Our bodies endure constant physical demands from work, sports, and daily activities. Over time, these demands can lead to movement dysfunction, pain and injuries. A musculoskeletal movement screen, particularly one performed by a...
Proactive Pain Relief Most people in the United States go to the dentist every six months. The appointment usually consists of a teeth cleaning, gum depth measurements, an oral cancer screen and sometimes an x-ray to see if...
Back Pain Secrets Revealed Today we're going to talk about the fact that most of the things that people try to find relief for back pain are only altering the symptoms of pain. They don’t heal the body or provide...
Healing Disc Herniations with Applied Functional Science Physical Therapy Disc herniations are a common cause of back pain, often leaving patients feeling limited and desperate for solutions. While traditional treatments like surgery or medication focus primarily on symptoms, Applied...
In Defense of the Lower Back If ever presented with the chance to advocate for a body part in a legal setting, I would unequivocally choose to stand up for the lower back. In the realm of physical well-being, the...
My experience with Superior PT has been great. In the beginning I had difficulty walking more than a half a mile. Sitting for any period of time plus additional knee pain due to the arthritis in my hip. Over the...
I was having constant pain in my right hip, no matter what my activities. Rachel and Sarah were able to develop a program of stretches and movement for me. We scheduled ten sessions, but I made such good progress that...
After 40 years, 8 surgeries, and a recent injury, I have finally met the team that could help me regain my strength, flexibility and balance. This gives me new confidence to remain active so I can enjoy my favorite activities....
Before I received physical therapy at Superior, my right shoulder was causing so much pain and discomfort that I was unable to work. Because of Taylor and Kaylee’s incredible expertise and therapy, my pain has significantly diminished. I am now...
My PT story is about my dog, Frankie, whom I rescued two years ago from deplorable conditions. Her favorite activities with me are kayaking and biking. This all came to a screeching halt in June after I pinched a nerve...
My Neurologist suggested I try PT again. Yes, I mean again. I had tried PT, along with other multiple therapies years ago after an auto accident in Sept. of 2016, to get rid of a headache that never goes away....
I had an awesome experience at Superior. Both Taylor and Rachel listened to me, figured out where my problems were and addressed them right away. I love the idea of having personalized videos of all of my exercises so that...
I was very stiff and not flexible in my mid-back and hips. I feel normal and flexible again. Very happy with the treatment. I truly believe in applied functional science for physical therapy. Can’t thank you enough Alex!
My experience here has been amazing! I have suffered from migraines and headaches for years and for the first time in months, I have gone weeks without taking medication! I have also experienced lower back pain for the past four...
I came to Sarah at Superior Physical Therapy a mess. She taught me so many new ways to move and stretch. I think of myself as pretty savvy when it comes to movement as I am a dancer, practice yoga...
I started my physical therapy program with Ben and Sarah a couple of months ago, I suffer from cervical degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs. I was in immense pain for about 10 years and could no longer...
“When I first came to Superior PT, I had very little mobility and pain with anything overhead or lying on my right side. After working with the 2 Andrew’s I can sleep on my right side, reach overhead without pain...
