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Patient Story: Chelsea (Physical Therapy with Dry Needling)

Jun 2, 2015 / Video

Patient Chelsea Grimes shares her experience with dry needling by a physical therapist to address chronic headache pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Cuboid Syndrome

Apr 12, 2018 / Guide

Cuboid syndrome is a problem with the cuboid bone. It produces pain on the outer side, and possibly underside, of the foot.

Recommendations for Tapering Off Long-term Opioid Use Hint: Don’t Go Cold Turkey

Nov 26, 2019 / Did You Know?

As America continues to fight the opioid epidemic, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new recommendations to help patients who have been on long-term opioid therapy.

Success Story: Recovering from Total Shoulder Replacement with Dry Needling

Oct 10, 2013 / Podcast

The pain in Pam Pelton's shoulder was so severe she couldn't sleep. Then she tried dry needling with her physical therapist.

What Patients Should Know About Degenerative Disk Disease

Jan 28, 2020 / Health Tips

Despite its name degenerative disk disease is not caused by a specific disease. Rather it is osteoarthritis of the spine, and a natural part of aging in some people. Learn about how to care for your spine and recommended treatment.

Physical Therapy Guide to Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Nov 19, 2017 / Guide

Frozen shoulder pain can lead to a further loss of motion. Treatment involves physical therapy to restore movement and reduce pain to help you get back to your regular activities.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

Oct 16, 2023 / Guide

Hypermobility spectrum disorders affect the body’s ligaments and tendons in which the joints are looser than typical. Chronic pain, unstable joints, and fatigue may cause people with HSDs to limit their activities.

Dry Needling by a Physical Therapist: What You Should Know

May 31, 2024 / Health Tips

Dry needling is a technique that some physical therapists use to treat pain and movement impairments. It is not the same as acupuncture. Learn how physical therapists target pain with dry needling.

How Physical Therapy and Pilates Enabled a Man With Crohn’s to Overcome Chronic Pain

Oct 17, 2019 / Podcast

After 50 surgeries for Crohn's disease, Ryan Hodgkinson had chronic pain, an opioid addiction, and depression that led his sister and physical therapist to intervene.

Physical Therapy Guide to De Quervain’s Tendinitis

May 27, 2021 / Guide

De Quervain's tendinitis causes pain and tenderness at the thumb side of the wrist, the base of the thumb, and the forearm.