by eevargas25@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2023 | Physical Therapy
Last week we reviewed the hip-hinge movement pattern. If you missed it, read it here. But what if you need to bend your back while lifting or doing anything else for that matter? Is bending your back bad? It absolutely isn’t. The spine is designed to bend, twist,... 
by eevargas25@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2022 | Physical Therapy
There are a few things to consider when going to lift something from the floor: How heavy is the object? Have I lifted something this heavy before? If so, when’s the last time that I’ve done it? How often do I do this? The answers to these questions... 
by eevargas25@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2022 | Physical Therapy
In the past decade, a modality called dry needling has gained traction in the rehab and pain management communities to address neuromuscular pain and/or dysfunction. It’s not for everyone, but it can have very powerful results. Dry needling is defined as a skilled... 
by eevargas25@gmail.com | Nov 14, 2022 | Physical Therapy
Recap from last week: Sometimes stretching just feels good, and there’s definitely a time and place for it. However, we recommend dynamic movement over stretching when possible. Taking your body and joints through its full range of motion frequently is the best way to... 
by eevargas25@gmail.com | Nov 6, 2022 | Physical Therapy
A question that we often get is “when should I stretch and for how long?”. This is a great question, because there’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on the individual and their goals. For example, a 15 year old gymnast has different goals and external... 
by eevargas25@gmail.com | Oct 27, 2022 | Physical Therapy
The calf – A common area to have aches/pains. The soleus – An often neglected muscle. Many people miss out on a key calf muscle when training. This can contribute to reduced flexibility, strength, and endurance; while also feeding into common active...