Research Rundown for neck and shoulder pain. The Upper Trapezius muscle can be quite problematic and cause head and neck pain as well as pain in the shoulder with overhead movement. Many other interventions fail to correct this problem such as injections, massage, stretching and heat. there is new research showing a much better treatment option for Myofascial Pain to the upper trap muscle and it is dry needing. In this study a comparison between dry needling and electro dry needling was done and the outcomes were quite excellent. If you have been dealing with neck or upper trap pain that has not improved long term with traditional treatment methods this Podcast is for you. enjoy

" A Comparative Study of Sonographic and Clinical Parameters in patient with Upper Trapezius muscle trigger point following dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a randomized control trial". Hadizadeh et al. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (2025)33:14.

Improved strength is something we all want to make our lives easier and feel better about ourselves. it has been proven with research that the stronger your are and the more muscle mass you have the better you can recover from injury and prevent severe injury. In today's day of Fad exercise programs and strength training routines it gets hard to follow what is true and what is false. In Todays Podcast I will explain the basics of proven science backed strength training and what you need to do to go from out of shape to feeling happy about yourself and looking the way you want to. I will talk about what it takes to get stronger, how to do it in a safe fashion as well as what is going on in your body that facilitates how you get stronger. If you are wanting a more reliable strength training recipe this Podcast is for you, Enjoy!

The Mental Health side of Injury is as important as the physical side with recovery. Most people do not know how long it will take to get over an injury and many times are fearful if things do no self resolve in a couple weeks. Our current Healthcare system does not allow for more than a few minutes for physicians to spend with you on your issues which only allows time for physical assessments, not time to talk about how your going to mentally manage the injury. In today's Podcast we will talk about the Dark side of injury, the mental health side and how a Physical Therapist can be your lifeline to getting through this challenging time. If you or someone you know has experienced emotional or mental health issues from an injury or surgery this podcast is for you, Enjoy.

Peptides have become a very popular topic in the natural healing world. In Todays Podcast I will discuss the way peptides work and what are the best options to try for improving natural healing to your injuries. We will discuss oral and injections as well as phototherapy options for peptides. If you have had an injury or want to learn more about peptides and natural healing this podcast is for you, Enjoy!

Shoulder pain affects millions of people and has a variety of causes. the number one gym injury is to the shoulder. In today's podcast I will talk about why the shoulder gets hurts so commonly and what can be done to limit injures and stop them from reoccurring. Todays Treatment Testimonial is about a client of mine I have been treating for about 6 weeks with shoulder pain and his progress from pain all over the shoulder and inability to work out at all in the gym without hurting severely for days or weeks after to being back at the weight lifting heavy again without discomfort. I will share his rehab journey and explain what was needed to fix his shoulder pain and hopefully will help inform you more about your shoulder pain and how to properly fix it and keep the pain away. Enjoy!

Mechanical low back pain is a problem that affects 70-80% of the population at some point in time. various ways to improve pain rating and functional movement are always being researched to fine the best way to get out of low back pain. If low back pain persists too long it may become chronic and that is very difficult to deal with. Many patients I have treated for low back pain have many life limitations due to their pain. In this research article entitled "Efficacy of Dry Needling and Intramuscular Dry Needling Stimulation on Quadratus Lumborum in Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain" they try and determine what is the best way to get over mechanical low back pain; dry needling with stretching, intramuscular dry needling with electrical stimulation with stretching, or Interferential electronic stimulation with stretching. The results may surprise you, Enjoy

https://phrir.com/index.php/journal/article/view/305

Parkinson's Disease is One of the most common neurological issues I treat in my office. I have been working with this population for the last 13 years and feel that there are some things that I have seen that can be very helpful to those who are not as familiar with this condition and may want to learn more. I will discuss the basics of why this issue happens and what are signs of Parkinson's disease. I will also go over the best things you can be doing to fight this disorder and improve the overall quality of life and increase the time before symptoms progress to limit what you love to do. If you or someone you know has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease this Podcast is for you. Enjoy!

If you have had a fall you know how scary it can be. you know that the days or weeks after a fall can be very anxiety provoking. when we look at the ramifications from falls it is not always physical ones, many times mental fears that develop after falls that limit our confidence to move will take a larger toll over time. In todays Podcast I will go over major issues that lead to falls, but I will also talk about the unspoken part of falls and that is the fear and mental confidence issues that arise after a fall and how you can work through getting over them and getting back to a life you are happy with and one that will limit the risk of future falls, Enjoy.

Wrist pain can limit a lot of activities in life from holding a cup to playing golf. if your wrist has been hurting for a while rest may not be the answer. there are many bones, ligaments, and tendons that make up for wrist and if one of them is not doing their job the whole complex is in trouble. If you have had trouble with wrist pain that is not getting better than this is the podcast for you. I will discuss many of the most common causes of wrist pain and what you can do to help fix them yourself and when it is time to see a professional about the problem.

Hip pain can stop all movement and also limit your ability to sit without hurting. I have had clients unable to sleep, walk or sit due to hip pain. There are many causes of hip pain in the front and many times doctors only option is to give to an injection or try to perform surgery on you. Both of those may not solve your problems. I have found many hip pain problems will no be solved from injections or surgery because the Root cause of the injury is not being addressed. if there is a movement dysfunction that problem has to be addressed or the symptoms will return after surgery, if there is a muscle imbalance the problems will persist again until that imbalance is corrected. In this Podcast I will break down the various causes of front hip pain and the corrections that are needed to fix those issues permanently without drugs or surgery. If you or someone you know has experienced pain the front of the hip or groin and have not had relief this podcast is for you, Enjoy.