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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The winter of 2020/2021 I had a freak fall and separated my shoulder. The Florida surgeon and physical therapist looked at the MRI and told me that I had to have surgery. Since I could not move my dominant arm...
By the time I attended a low back pain workshop at Superior, I had been in excruciating pain in my right buttock and entire right leg for several months. I had tried heat, ice and stretches, but no improvement. I...
I came to SPT because the idea of drugs or injections in my hip to ease my pain did not appeal to me. Nor did I feel I would know how to rectify my pain on my own. When I...
After lifting tree branches into a trailer, I suffered severe pain in my lower back, right thigh and knee. Sometimes my knee gave out, almost causing a fall. My physician insisted I go to Superior PT. They saw me right...
I suffered from a chronic hip injury/ailment for the better part of 6 months. I had weakness when walking upstairs and had trouble sleeping. I tried a stretching only regimen, which did not correct the problem. I then turned to...
I was born with a partially fused left ankle joint. Because of this, my mobility is limited and prolonged time spent walking, running, hiking, biking causes pain. This condition has caused progressive issues in my knees and hips to the...
I have loved my experience with Superior Physical Therapy. The ladies I worked with (Sarah, Taylor, Rachel) were amazing. I came in on my own and chose Superior because I had heard good things about them. I was having a...
After spending years in pain and trying to “train through the pain”, I finally came to P.T. While initially skeptical and resigned to stop running, I have had wonderful results! I am now pain-free and ready to run! Thank you...
When I came in, I had pain in my back and left leg. I noticed an improvement after each therapy session. So by the time I was finished, my back pain and leg pain was gone. So I would like...
Sarah and Rachel, What a team! Each time I attended an appointment, if I had a concern or pain with stiffness they are so compassionate and attentive, I felt like they cared. My treatments gave me such relief, improved flexibility...
I have had an excellent experience working with Superior. They have helped me tackle my sudden vertigo symptoms after my jet ski incident. Kaylee, Sarah and Taylor have been extremely effective at mitigating my symptoms, and more importantly, they’ve been...
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....
