Do I Need Physical Therapy or an MRI First?
Do I Need Physical Therapy or an MRI First? If you wake up with back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, or neck pain, your first thought is probably, “I need an MRI.” Most people assume imaging is the first step. In reality, physical therapy is often the better place to...
Pickleball Injury Prevention: How to Stay on the Court and Out of Pain
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and for good reason. It is fun, social, competitive, and easier to pick up than many other sports. But here is the problem. A lot of people jump into pickleball without preparing their body for the quick...
Why Warming Up and Stretching Before Golf Can Save Your Swing, And Your Back
Why Warming Up and Stretching Before Golf Can Save Your Swing, And Your Back Golf may not look like a contact sport, but your body disagrees. A golf swing is a fast, powerful movement that asks your hips, spine, shoulders, and core to work together in a very short...
How to Prevent Injuries While Doing Yard Work
Yard work is great for your home, but it can be brutal on your body if you jump into it too fast. Raking, lifting, bending, digging, mowing, and gardening can all put stress on your back, shoulders, knees, wrists, and neck. Most yard work injuries do not happen...
Dry Needling in Physical Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Patients Choose Somersworth Physical Therapy
Dry Needling in Physical Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Patients Choose Somersworth Physical Therapy If you are dealing with tight muscles, ongoing pain, headaches, or injuries that just will not calm down, dry needling may be one of the most effective...