When you become a mom, it can be tough to get back into exercise. You might not have a lot of time or feel like your body can handle it....

Whether you are a parent, a working individual with long hours, someone who travels often, or all of the above, it may be challenging to...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it's a great time to talk about why it's important to ask for help when we're going...

Tennis season is back in full swing. Have you watched Break Point yet?? Talk about a training schedule. Which got us thinking… Do our...

Knee Pain with Running Knee pain is a common complaint among runners, particularly those who log a lot of miles. Seeking professional physical therapy can help identify the root cause and develop an effective treatment plan. While there are many potential causes of knee pain , one strategy that has been shown to be effective to help with that pain is increasing your cadence. Cadence refers to the number of steps taken per minute while running. Increasing cadence has been sh

Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Although it may sound intimidating, dry...

Congratulations on completing a marathon! You are in the 1% of the population who can accomplish running 26.2 miles. After many months...

You probably have a lot of questions on how to modify your exercise during pregnancy. Assuming you have good health and a normal...

The Epley Maneuver is an exercise prescribed to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo symptoms—otherwise known as BPPV. BPPV stems...

Your brain is constantly processing what you see, feel, and how fast you’re moving to make sure your real-time experience is seamless....

If you’re feeling unsteady during overhead lifts, you’re not alone. We hear this often from our clients. Whether they’re performing...

It’s totally normal for your wrists to hurt in the front rack position, especially if you’re new to front squats or lifting heavier weights. If your wrists ache during or after the lift, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with them or that you need to give up front squats. Most of the time, wrist pain during front squats comes down to setup, mobility, or how the bar’s sitting, not an injury. Even a little tightness in your wrists, shoulders, or upper back can make your w

How do I stop feeling my lower back during this exercise? That’s a question we get all the time. Rest assured, feeling your lower back...

Back pain is a very common issue for adults— about 80% of Americans will have it at some point in their lifetime . The good news is it doesn’t have to be a long-term injury, let alone lifelong. To work out or to not work out when experiencing pain in your lower back —that is the question. Short term, you should listen to your body and rest for a few days after you begin to experience pain or soreness. Longer term, motion is going to benefit you. Too many people are told by th

It is a common stigma as a man to be embarrassed about seeking treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. We want to assure you that there is nothing to be ashamed about — one in five people experience pelvic floor disorders in their lifetime. With our experienced male pelvic floor physical therapists, you can take a deep breath as our specialists have heard it all before, and will make you feel safe every step of the way. Here’s what pelvic floor dysfunction is, what a pelvic

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue at the base of the pelvis that acts as a supportive sling. It extends from...

“I’d like to learn how to not use my back so much when I lift.” We hear that sentence all the time from people who come to see us with...

It’s hot and humid in the DMV. If you are lucky enough to hit the pool and get in some laps this summer, here is a program to help keep...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is something that becomes increasingly more common as we age but data suggests that erectile dysfunction is...

One topic that most people want to know more about without even realizing it is…. peeing! Yep, we’re going to talk about peeing. We all...