When your shoulder problem might not be coming from your shoulder

When your shoulder problem might not be coming from your shoulder Written by:  Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   This week I’ve had at least 2 patients come in with shoulder problems, specifically having pain with overhead reaching at their end range.  They were both active and fairly strong, but had nagging pain …

Thanksgiving is here! Don’t let pain crash the party!

Thanksgiving is here! Don’t let pain crash the party.  Written by: Matthew Riordian, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS   There is much information out eating healthy on Thanksgiving, but little is discussed about Thanksgiving Day injuries.  Although this is a day set aside to take a breath from the day to day busy routine and relax …

Got neck pain? Check your shoulder.

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 …

Functional Training for You

Functional Training for You Written by:  Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   Back in 1992, in the Rutgers University Busch campus gym (The Sonny Werblin Recreation Center), I worked with a exercise physiologist who only did “multi-jointed” exercises.  He would educate all the staff on the difference between the traditional exercise routine at …