Got neck pain? Check your shoulder. Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I’ve gotten a bunch of patients recently that had issues with their neck. And most of them I’ve told them the same thing: Neck pain and upper trapezius tightness/spasms are linked to your lower trapezius strength. The trapezius (trap) muscle …
Hip Impingement Syndrome
Hip Impingement Syndrome Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you about hip impingement syndrome, also known as FAI: Femoral Acetabular Syndrome. It’s a disorder of the hip that results in pain and a decrease in range of motion of the hip joint. It can be linked to childhood …
The first rib and the shoulder
The first rib and the shoulder Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you a story. I had this patient come see me the other day, complaining of shoulder pain when he was reaching overhead. He went to the gym regularly, lifted weights, did cardio, but when he did …
The roller is your friend
The roller is your friend Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Stretching is important. I’ve written about it before. The other thing that works really well with stretching is the roller. You’ve probably seen them in gyms, they’re usually black or white and made of foam. Most of the time, people …
No Flip Flops
No Flip Flops Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I had a patient come in this past week complaining of foot pain. She had worn flip flops for most of the summer, but didn’t have any issues until a couple weeks ago. Flip flops are bad. They go hand in hand with …
From walking to jogging
From walking to jogging Written by: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS How many times have you tried to turn into a runner and failed because of an injury or fatigue? How many times have you gotten so frustrated with running, that you just gave up? While running isn’t for everyone, most people who can …
Obese or not obese
Obese or not obese Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI “I’m not fat, I’m big-boned!” – Eric Cartman. That phrase is part of the American lexicon. Obesity is an epidemic. But many people who are obese or overweight don’t see it that way. They believe that they’re just big-boned, or a little …
Back pain that’s not from the back
Back pain that’s not from the back Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI A recent article on CNN.com outlined a problem that I’ve run into a few times with my patients. It’s the back pain that most surgeons will not find… They don’t find it because they’re not looking in the right …
What’s Behind That Bloated Belly?
What’s Behind That Bloated Belly? Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT You know you aren’t pregnant and you haven’t been eating excessively or gaining weight. Then why do your pants feel tighter at the waistline and your stomach feels bloated? You may have some trigger points in the abdominal area that are causing …
Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help
Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help!! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a painful pelvic floor dysfunction in which any penetration to the vaginal opening is very painful and restricted. For women who have this condition, using a tampon or having a sexual relationship is …
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