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,…
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…
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…
Diastasis Recti is a big word that is being tossed around these days a bit more than ever before, but do you know what it actually means? Diastasis Recti (known as DR) is a split in the lining of one of the core muscles, rectus abdominis….otherwise known as the “6-pack…
The shoulder is a complex joint; it’s able to move in every plane of movement. This mobility benefits our daily activities and allows us to complete a multitude of tasks. However, this also means that our shoulders must be strong in all planes of movement. Therefore, shoulder stability is important…
When you have a nagging pain, figuring out what you need to do to alleviate it can be frustrating. After all, ibuprofen can only work so far. And in your busy life, figuring out what you need to do to recover is not always easy. Many times, you might think…
Physical therapy can be an extremely beneficial tool for a number of people. From physical therapy for athletes to physical therapy for the elderly, it can be used in a variety of ways. Although many people may think of physical therapy simply as a way to heal a sports injury…
Have you recently been injured and your doctor has concluded that you need physical therapy? Many times, athletes require physical therapy due to sports injuries from their chosen sport. Perhaps you have been in an accident and need physical rehabilitation. Either way, you need to choose the right physical therapy…