Articles and News About Physical Therapy

When you think of massage, you may envision a relaxing spa-like space with meditation music humming in the background. And while that may be true, what’s also true is that massage therapy offers much more than relaxation. It is a …

Have you recently had surgery, or do you have surgery scheduled on the horizon? Surgery can be a big step but is often necessary to relieve pain and improve quality of life. It’s important to understand, though, that surgery is …

As we age, the risk of falling can become more prominent. This is due to balance and stability issues that can arise with age. And injuries – sometimes severe – are often the result of a fall. However, it is …

When it comes to being injured at work, it can be crucial to get the care you need to heal. After all, a work injury can cause you to not be able to perform your duties or go to work …

Muscle pain and stiffness can make it difficult to enjoy or perform basic everyday activities, such as working, exercising, or even sleeping. One method you could try to relieve tight muscles and improve movement is dry needling. Performed by a …

Chronic back pain is a common condition, affecting up to 23 percent of adults worldwide. Pain is considered chronic if it lasts more than three months, often resulting from an injury to muscles or tendons in your back, as well …

Muscle pain, tightness, and stiffness are common reactions to injury, stress, or repetitive movement. To relieve these symptoms and restore comfort, physical therapists in Michigan can use hands-on techniques such as cupping therapy and massage therapy. But while the goal …

When it comes to aging, taking a proactive approach could be the best move you make to stay healthy, well and active. No matter if you are training for a competitive walk or run, looking to play your favorite sport …

For some people who have faced an injury in the past, such as a broken arm, sprained ankle or shoulder injury, pain can creep back up months and years later. Injuries you may have thought were healed can come back …

…and Why You Need All Three If you’re been wanting to move better, reduce pain, or improve performance, you may have researched the topic and found the same recurring themes: stretching, strengthening, and mobility work. Many people assume they all …

Your vision of physical therapy may include pictures of adults recovering from injury or surgery, or those who need to manage chronic pain later in life. But the reality is that physical therapy isn’t just for adults; it can be …

Committing to a Couch to 5K program is a personally rewarding step toward better health. But whether you’re lacing up your sneakers for the first time or you’re getting back into running after years on the sidelines, the risk of …

If you’ve struggled with persistent pain, tight muscles or limited movement, dry needling may be the missing piece in your plan to healing and recovery. This specialized technique at Specialty Physical Therapy uses thin, sterile needles to target “trigger points” …

Scoliosis is more than a sideways curve in the spine — it can affect posture, breathing, muscle balance, mobility and daily comfort. At Specialty Physical Therapy, treatment focuses on the entire person, not just the X-ray. A comprehensive, individualized approach …

Working from home offers a level of flexibility and convenience you just can’t get on the job site. However, that kitchen table or living room couch you use as your makeshift office are really not conducive to a productive or …

You may feel intimidated when walking into your first physical therapy appointment in Metro Detroit. When you don’t know what to expect, it can feel confusing and overwhelming. But that first visit is perhaps the most important one because it …

Injuries are an inevitable part of an active life. Whether you tweaked your knee playing sports, woke up with shoulder pain after a weekend hike, or have nagging stiffness from repetitive activities at work, pain is your body’s way of …

As one of the most common type of headache, tension headaches can happen to anyone regardless of age or lifestyle. In fact, more than 70 percent of people suffer from this type of headache, which is described as a constant, …

Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors over 65. In fact, the CDC says more than 14 million, or one in four older adults, report falling every year. These falls are common and costly, but they are also …

Work-related injuries are not discriminating. They can happen in a variety of environments due to any number of causes, from heavy lifting in warehouses to repetitive motions in office-based positions. These injuries not only disrupt daily life by increasing pain …

With a chill in the air and the holidays around the corner, winter is surely on the way. And though this time of year can be filled with family and friends, cozy meals and celebrations, it can also impact your …

Now-and-then shoulder aches are a normal part of everyday life, especially as you age. But sometimes that pain persists. You may assume it will just go away on its own with time, but when that discomfort starts to interfere with …

PT has emerged as a cornerstone of modern healthcare, providing a safe, effective, and patient centered approach to managing an array of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. As medical science advances, patients and healthcare providers alike increasingly recognize the benefits of …

Whether you’re a student athlete, member of a local adult rec league, or just someone who likes to stay fit, injuries can and do happen. But the truth is that most sports-related injuries are preventable with the right preparation, technique, …

Surgery may the next step on the journey to restoring your health, but it’s not the last phase of recovery. There’s still a lot of work to be done to get back to normal function. How you heal and rebuild …