What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a therapeutic technique trained healthcare professionals use to relieve pain, release muscle tension, and improve movement. The treatment involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points within muscles, known as trigger points, or areas of tightness and dysfunction. These needles do …
UncategorizedHow Often Do I Need Dry Needling?
Health WellnessImportance of Strength and Endurance Training in Physical Therapy
Understanding Strength and Endurance Strength refers to the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force. Enhancing strength enables you to perform daily activities more efficiently and reduces the risk of injuries. Endurance is the capacity of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over time without fatigue. Improving …
UncategorizedHalf Marathon Training Tips
Are you preparing for a half marathon and looking for guidance to train effectively and safely? As a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped countless runners enhance their performance, prevent injuries, and cross the finish line with confidence. Here are my top half-marathon training tips to …
Health Posture WellnessKey Benefits and Goals of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a dynamic, goal-driven discipline that profoundly benefits individuals at any stage of life. Whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or striving for peak physical performance, physical therapy services empower you to regain mobility, alleviate pain, and improve your overall quality of life. By leveraging …
UncategorizedThe Importance of Having Strong Glute Muscles
Why Having Strong Glutes Is Essential for Health and Functionality The gluteal muscles – gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus – are more than just the body’s largest muscles; they’re fundamental to movement, balance, and injury prevention. Let’s delve deeper into why building and maintaining strong glutes, or a strong booty, …
UncategorizedHow To Improve Your Posture With Physical Therapy
What is Posture and Why is it Important? Posture refers to the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture aligns your bones, muscles, and ligaments properly, reducing strain on your body. It allows your muscles to work efficiently, preventing fatigue and discomfort. …
Health Physical Therapists WellnessBenefits of Myofascial Release (MFR)
McHenry Myofascial Release to Treat Muscle Pain in Athletes Athletes are constantly exploring innovative techniques to optimize training, prevent injuries, and speed recovery. Among the arsenal of recovery modalities, myofascial release has emerged as a cornerstone practice embraced by athletes across many sports. What is McHenry myofascial release (MFR) and …
Dry NeedlingBenefits of Dry Needling
Dry Needling to Treat Muscle Pain in Athletes If you are seeking innovative methods to optimize training, enhance recovery, and prevent injuries dry needling may be the answer. Among the plethora of techniques available, dry needling has emerged as a powerful tool embraced by athletes of all levels. Read on …
Uncategorized10 Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist
Physical therapy can help with a multitude of health issues including knee pain, neck pain, and back issues among other injuries. How do you know what physical therapist to work with? It is important to find the best McHenry physical therapist near you and understand the process in order to …
UncategorizedHealthy Aging
Healthy aging is a continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health, independence, and quality of life throughout the course of life. Promoting health and preventing disease across the lifespan is the key to staying healthy as we age. One common myth about healthy aging is …
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