As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I hear is: “What exactly is manual therapy?” You may have experienced it during a physical therapy session. It’s a hands-on technique that helps reduce pain and improve movement, but manual therapy is more than just massage. It’s a skilled,…
Starting physical therapy is an essential step toward feeling better, moving better, and getting back to the activities you love. If you’re preparing for your first appointment, you may be wondering what exactly will happen and how to get ready. At Pure Physio, we want you to feel informed, confident,…
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, and it is not always caused by an injury or serious medical condition. In fact, many cases of back pain are rooted in everyday habits we don’t even think twice about. If you’ve been dealing with nagging discomfort, stiffness,…
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints, and for good reason. Today’s lifestyles can place a lot of strain on the cervical spine. Whether it comes on suddenly or builds gradually over time, neck pain can interfere with everything from sleep to work to exercise. We will look…
When most people think of physical therapy, they imagine a treatment that happens after an injury, rehabilitation. But what if you could avoid the injury altogether? That’s where prehabilitation, or “prehab,” comes in. Prehab is a proactive approach focused on injury prevention through targeted exercises, movement correction, and strength building.…
At Pure Physio in Strongsville, Ohio, our physical therapy team works routinely with patients of all ages and often see individuals who are struggling with managing chronic muscle pain or recovering from an injury—athletic or otherwise. With the help of our professionals, you can find treatment options that can help…
Often when patients come in for their evaluation, we here at Pure Physio can evaluate if there is reduced function of the body region of interest and determine what underlying cause is creating that reduction in function. There are multiple reasons for bringing up the possibility of dry needling throughout…
In recent years, there has been a surge in interest in alternative therapies for pain management and overall wellness. Two such therapies that have gained popularity are acupuncture and dry needling. While they may seem similar due to the use of needles, they are fundamentally different in their approach, philosophy,…
Tennis elbow doesn’t only happen to the seasonal tennis players! It can affect anyone who strenuously continues to use the forearm muscles. The actual term “tennis elbow” refers to lateral epicondylitis; pain and inflammation occurring at the outside of the elbow. This can be caused by many different reasons including…
Overhead activities, such as throwing a ball, reaching for a high shelf, or performing an overhead press, require significant mobility and stability in the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a complex joint that is capable of a wide range of motion, but is also susceptible to injury and pain when…
Most people are aware of where the IT band is, but do not understand the signs and symptoms of IT band pain. This discomfort can actually be caused by another region of the body. Feeling pain in the outside of the knee, top of the lower part of the leg,…
As the greens are starting to open back up, it’s important to open that lower back too! Everyone focuses on the hips and shoulders, and yes, those joints play a large role in your golf swing. However, having appropriate lumbar mobility can actually take the stress off of your shoulders…