If you work at a desk, this will sound familiar: Head down, shoulders slumped, rounded spine, hips flexed. Now repeat that…for 8+ hours a day. That posture isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s the exact pattern that drives the neck and back pain so many people can’t seem to...
PT School, Residency, and the Search for the Perfect Equation I’ve always loved math for one very specific reason: there are boxes. Geometry, algebra, calculus—each with their own rules, patterns, and predictable outcomes. In math, everything makes sense. There’s only...
Breathing and the Feet: An Unexpected but Powerful Connection When we think about breathing, we often focus on the diaphragm, ribcage, and lungs. But take a deeper look at the musculoskeletal system, and you’ll notice how many muscles connect to the diaphragm and...
Are Spinal Fusions the Right Solution for Chronic Back Pain? The Problem with Spinal Fusions for Chronic PainConsumer Reports recently published an article highlighting some of the most overused and unnecessary medical treatments, and one of the procedures listed was...
Movement is something we often take for granted. We think, “This shoulder injury will get better,” or “I’ll just stop bending my back because it hurts.” Even though the pain may subside, we’re often left with limited overhead reach or a rigid...
