Superior Physical Therapy Blog

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...