Do you ever wonder if you could become a better golfer? Maybe your body is holding you back from performing the best possible swing?? It has been said that "the golf club is just an extension of the body that is swinging it" - Michael Scott Pipeline Physical Therapy...
While there are many factors that contribute to efficient running, for which a comprehensive, individualized assessment is required to gather a full understanding (yes, we do offer those), here are 3 major elements that all runners need: Mobility When we refer to mobility, we typically think about range of motion....
Pipeline Physical Therapy is excited to announce the arrival of a new piece of equipment to help improve healing rates and decrease overall pain. First, let us answer some of the common questions about shockwave therapy. What is Radial Pressure Wave Therapy? Radial Pressure Waves (RPW) are acoustic waves that...
With the holiday season in full swing, we are all looking forward to the joys and fun involved in spending time with friends and family, some much needed time off school and work, and of course, giving to others and receiving gifts ourselves. However, with all the stresses, shopping, wrapping,...
YES, you can! This post details information about the many options offered by insurance companies through your employer. Keep in mind these benefits are time sensitive meaning you can lose your allotment if not taken advantage of by the end of the year. Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings...
Shoulder Pain can be debilitating and lead to limited participation in sports, cooking, cleaning, yard work, and even sleep. It can make you weak, frustrated, and affect your ability to focus on the things important to you. There can be many culprits for shoulder pain which require a thorough Physical...
Millions of American's deal with non-specific episodes of low back pain. The web is full of experts to help you stretch, contort, decompress, "pop" or zap your spine with a variety of contraptions. Furthermore you can find thousands of videos from clinical experts (who have never evaluated you) to give...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Do you have shoulder pain when reaching overhead to put kitchenware away, behind your back to put on a belt, or across your body when turning your steering wheel? How about when throwing a baseball or football? If so, you may be experiencing a shoulder impingement. Most of us take pain...
The shoulder is one of the most amazing joints in the human body, with an incredible range of motion and the potential for handling significant loads in almost all directions. However it’s one of the most commonly injured areas of the body, and one of the most frequently treated body...
Most of us do not really give too much thought about what goes on down there. Our bodies do their thing, and we don’t question it… That is until there is a problem… Then we think about it a lot. Often times we think that we are the only ones experiencing...
Let us be honest, most of us are not reviewing our exercise programs to see if they are affecting our performance in life or athletics. Does the leg press or leg extension machine really make my quadriceps fire at the proper rate to help reduce joint reaction force?? As a...
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oceanside, California Discusses Pain and What You Should Know to Better Understand Yours… Many people seek out medical treatment due to PAIN. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. To better understand how our body...
Have you ever wished that your period would just stop for a while? That you wouldn’t have to deal with those annoying cramps and bloating? I am sure that many of us have felt this way at some time or another. You may even know someone- your sister, a friend or...
Want to get the most out of your Injury Rehabilitation Program?Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oceanside, CA shares his tips on getting the most out of your treatment… Physical Therapy treatment can be an important and often necessary component in recovery from injuries, gaining relief from chronic pain, rehabilitating after...
Read more to find out how your local Doctor of Physical Therapy can help with your hamstring pain and get you back doing the activities you love.. Hamstring injuries are amongst one of the most common lower body injuries in sports. A person is 2-6 times more likely to suffer further injury...
Contemplating surgery for your knee pain? A recent medical study suggests you may avoid going under the knife with Physical Therapy treatment… Are you experiencing knee pain limiting your exercise routine? Considering surgery because of a meniscus tear or arthritis? You may be able to avoid going under the knife....