Back pain affects about 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives — making it one of the most common causes of disability in the world. Whether you have a specific diagnosis or not, physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments available. Here’s what’s actually driving back pain and what […]
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From Chronic Pain to Peak Performance: How Shockwave Therapy Transformed This Athlete’s Career When shoulder and elbow pain become a constant companion on the field, every pitch feels like a compromise. For competitive baseball players, this reality can mean the difference between reaching their full potential and watching from the sidelines. But what if there
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Pinched nerve treatment has advanced significantly beyond rest and anti-inflammatories — and if you’ve been dealing with nerve pain, numbness, tingling, or radiating symptoms that won’t go away, there are now more targeted and effective options than ever. At PhysioFit in Los Altos, we treat pinched nerves using a comprehensive approach that addresses the nerve
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Building healthy movement habits is one of the most powerful things you can do to stay active, pain free, and out of the PT clinic — and it doesn’t start with big resolutions. It starts with small, consistent actions that eventually become automatic. This is something I learned the hard way, and it completely changed
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The Holidays present several challenges for all of us. This holiday season you may find an additional challenge if you are trying to stick to a diet or just make healthy decisions regarding your nutrition. Thankfully, we are here to help with some tips and tricks to help you not deviate too far from your
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Introduction to the best full-body workout! Our health affects every aspect of how we live our lives, from work, activities, our relationships, and how we fare in retirement. As a result, your health is the best long-term investment that is the foundation of your most priceless possession. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses
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What to do about stress pain? Pain is a common occurrence for many of us. Throughout the week, you may have experienced a headache, muscle tension, stiffness, fatigue, or an upset stomach. These symptoms may be a regular part of your life, and you may have come to accept that your body simply hurts. However,
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How’s Your Core? After the common cold, lower back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor. Although lower back pain is easy to recognize, its causes are varied and often unclear. Thus, one of the most significant challenges facing physical therapists is to match the suspected cause of the pain
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Custom Orthotics Make All the Difference PhysioFit is excited to announce the acquisition of a new diagnostic tool – our Custom Orthotics Kiosk. This foot scanner checks patients for imbalances in the feet, which can often times contribute to pain throughout the musculoskeletal system. Highly-detailed scans are also used to build patients’ custom-made orthotics. The
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Herniated disc treatment doesn’t have to mean surgery, injections, or living on pain medication. For the vast majority of people, the right physical therapy approach — one that addresses the nerve, the tissue environment, and the movement patterns driving your pain — can produce lasting relief without any of those next steps. This is what
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Living with chronic lower back pain, whether due to degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis, or other spine-related issues, can drastically reduce your quality of life. Traditional treatments like medications and injections may offer relief for some, but others might be searching for more effective, long-term solutions. Let’s explore the underlying causes of lower back pain
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