Low Back Pain Relief: How to Build a More Resilient Spine
Low back pain relief is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. It is also one of the most misunderstood conditions. Low back pain is the number one musculoskeletal reason for missed work. Most adults will experience it at some point. The encouraging news is that most cases are non specific, non…
Low Back Pain: Here’s How Physical Therapy May Solve It
Studies show that up to 84% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives. With odds like that, it’s rarely a question of if, but when. Low back pain can appear suddenly after lifting something heavy, or it can build slowly over time. It may stem from muscle strain, degenerative changes,…
Core Stability for Low Back Pain: Build Strength Without Fear
Real Strength Comes From Control, Not Stiffness If you’ve ever been told to “brace your core” or “keep a neutral spine at all times,” you’re not alone. For years, most advice around low back pain focused on one goal: protect the spine by keeping it stiff. Don’t bend. Don’t twist. Don’t move too much. That…
What “Healthy Hips” Really Means
When people talk about hip health, the conversation usually starts, and ends, with flexibility. Stretch your hip flexors. Open your hips. Sit less. While those ideas aren’t wrong, they’re incomplete. In this Perform For Life Workshop, Dr. Josh Funk, Founder & CEO of Rehab 2 Perform, breaks down what truly defines healthy hips—and why chasing…
Hip Mobility Test: How to Check Hip Rotation
Hip mobility plays a major role in how you move, train, and perform. If your hips lack internal or external rotation, your body will often compensate through the lower back or knees, increasing stress and limiting performance. Dr. Drew walks you through a simple hip rotation mobility test – what the test tells you, why…
How 2 Restart Training Without Losing Momentum or Getting Hurt
The first 30 days back to training are the most important stretch of the entire year. Not because motivation is highest, but because your body is re learning how to tolerate load, movement, and consistency after time off. How you approach this phase determines whether you build momentum or end up dealing with pain that…
Hip Pain Relief: Why Strength Matters More Than Stretching
Mobility vs Strength: Why Stretching Isn’t the Answer for Hip Pain If you have been dealing with hip pain or ongoing hip tightness, you have probably been told to stretch more. Hip flexor stretches, pigeon pose, banded distractions, and mobility drills often feel good in the moment. But for many active adults, the relief is…
Upper Back Mobility: Why Thoracic Rotation Matters
Upper Back Mobility: A Key to Better Basketball Performance and Everyday Movement Upper back mobility, also known as thoracic spine mobility, is a critical but often overlooked component of movement quality. For basketball players, it directly impacts performance on the court. For active adults, it influences how well you lift, run, reach, and even maintain…
How 2 Modify Your Fitness Goals Without Letting Pain Derail You
New Year, New Routine: How to Modify Your Fitness Goals Without Letting Pain Derail You Every January, motivation is high. New year, new goals, new routines. You sign up for a gym membership, lace up your running shoes, or commit to a fresh workout plan. But a few weeks in, aches and pains start to…
The Myths That Lead to January Injuries and How 2 Avoid Them
When people restart their fitness routine, they usually do it with the right intentions and the wrong strategy. Motivation is high, energy is good, and the desire to finish the year strong is real. The problem is not effort. The problem is that your body is not ready for the intensity you want to throw…
