Core strength isn’t just about six-pack abs. In fact, crunches are one of the least effective ways to build the kind of strength your body actually needs. Core strength comes…
posture and positioning
Back Pain Travel Tips: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Long Drives and Flights
Travel can be exciting, but it can also be tough on your back. Long hours in a car or plane often mean stiffness, soreness, or even flare ups of chronic…
Knee Pain Walking Down Stairs? This Can Help!
Do you have knee pain walking down stairs? You’re not alone. Many people find that going down stairs feels harder on the knees than going up, and there’s a good…
Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion Might Be Why You Can’t Squat Well
Do you notice your heels pop up off the ground when you squat? Do you feel stuck, almost like you can’t drop down lower in your squat no matter how…
Why Hip Extension Matters (and 3 Easy PT‑Approved Exercises to Improve Yours)
If you’re someone who sits a lot, has dealt with chronic back pain and tension, and you notice you can’t stand or walk for long periods of time, consider looking…
The Hip Hinge: Why it is Important for Daily Life
We all hear it: “hinge at your hips” whenever you are working out at the gym. Why does everyone harp on this one movement? Here is the thing…it is a…