There is no doubt that Tommy John surgery is on the rise, especially within the baseball community. In 2024, nearly 36% of all active MLB pitchers have undergone Tommy John…
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I Have a Bulging Disc. What Do I Do Now?
A bulging disc is when an intervertebral disc extends beyond its usual boundary. There are varying degrees to how severe a bulging disc may be. More severe cases result in…
How to Improve Stability When You Have Hypermobility
Ever come across someone (maybe yourself) who says, “I’m super flexible.” This person is most likely hypermobile. While some individuals can flaunt their ability to perform impressive feats of flexibility,…
How to Heal a Rotator Cuff Tear Naturally
The shoulder is a very mobile joint. Because of that, it requires a lot of strength and stability. If you aren’t making a conscious effort to strengthen your rotator cuff,…
A Complete Guide to Understanding a Biceps Strain
A biceps strain often happens unexpectedly. Ever been at the gym or lifting a heavy object, and out of nowhere, you feel this sharp pain through your arm? This type…
How to Relieve Neck Pain and Tension
In the modern age of long work hours and constant screen time, neck pain and tension have become all too common for us. Developing from various sources, such as poor…
A Comprehensive Guide to Chronic Ankle Instability
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a condition that not only hampers your daily activities, but also impacts athletic performance significantly. CAI is exactly what it sounds like—ankle instability which occurs…
Understanding Hypermobile EDS and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, or EDS for short, are a collection of connective tissue disorders. This connective tissue is affected throughout the body. Symptoms can range from hypermobility to digestive issues and…
The Truth About Shoulder Impingement
Understanding the biomechanics behind shoulder impingement exercises will reveal why shoulder impingement is an outdated diagnosis. Shoulder impingement, now known as subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), involves pain under the acromion,…
Do I Need to Fix My Anterior Pelvic Tilt?
Anterior pelvic tilt. It is often a buzzword tossed around. Fun fact: anterior pelvic tilt is NOT a diagnosis! So if it isn’t a diagnosis, then what exactly is it?…
