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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.

Is Your MRI or X-Ray Misleading You? 

Is Your MRI or X-Ray Misleading You?    This is an excerpt from Dr. Andrew Gorecki's very popular book, The Truth about Lower Back Pain. To get your FREE copy visit: https://www.lowbackbook.com/    I want to make it known that...

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Why Back Surgeries Fail

Why Back Surgeries Fail and Physical Therapy is Often a Better Option   Back pain is one of the most common health issues, affecting millions of people worldwide. For some, the pain becomes so debilitating that surgery seems like the...

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How to Tell if Your Back Pain Can Heal

How to Tell if Your Back Pain Can Heal In 2013 more than 2.3 million patients were hospitalized and almost 10 million patients were treated for low back pain at an emergency department. Include visits to a physician office for...

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Post-Pregnancy Incontinence: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Post-Pregnancy Incontinence: How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Pelvic Pain and Restore Bladder Control   Many new mothers experience unexpected physical challenges after childbirth, and post-pregnancy incontinence is one of the most common yet often misunderstood issues. Though it’s a frequent...

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Aging and Bladder Health: Proactive Measures to Maintain Bladder Function

Aging and Bladder Health: Proactive Measures to Maintain Bladder Function   As we age, changes in various bodily systems can significantly impact daily life, and bladder health is no exception. While bladder issues are common among older adults, they aren’t...

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Surprising Connection: Impact of Inflammation on Incontinence

Surprising Connection: Impact of Inflammation on Incontinence   Incontinence, the inability to control the bladder or bowels, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can be caused by a variety of factors—age, childbirth, surgeries, or neurological...

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Life with Shoulder Pain

"Life with Shoulder Pain" is an excerpt from Dr. Andrew Gorecki's & Dr. Ben Fuson's book, The Truth Unveiled: Secrets to Shoulder Pain Relief.  See below on how you can request your FREE Copy.   Pain, a relentless companion, has...

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Plantar Fasciitis: Will Physical Therapy Help My Foot Pain?

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....

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The Shocking Truth: Ignoring Foot Problems Could Be Worsening Your Pain from Head to Toe

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...

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Walking Pain Free - Treating Plantar Fasciitis

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...

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Is Foot Pain Sabotaging Your Entire Body?

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...

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Walking Pain Free - Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

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,...

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Sue Doherty

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...

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Charlene Miller

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...

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Don Thomas

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....

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Andrew Farkas

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...

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Jan Van Maanen

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...

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Deborah Hedrington

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....

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Patricia Parkhurst

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...

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Mike Acton

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!

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Brittany Lautner

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...

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Julianne Slater

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...

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Jessica Wier

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...

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Deb Johnson

“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...

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