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…

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…

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…

Now Is the Perfect Time to Prioritize Your Aches, Pains, and Performance As we approach the end of the calendar year, it’s one of the most financially strategic times to take care of your body. In the video above, Dr. Zach Baker shares an important reminder: many insurance plans, deductibles, and healthcare spending accounts reset…

Unlock Better Lateral Movement in Basketball: Mobility Drills Every Athlete Should Use Basketball demands more than vertical jump and straight-line speed. The plays that change a game often happen side-to-side—cutting off a drive, sliding into help defense, or creating space off the dribble. That’s why lateral movement is one of the most important—and most overlooked—components…

How to Stay Pain-Free in December and Prepare for Your New Year Goals December is a month filled with schedule changes, colder weather, increased stress, and irregular training patterns. These factors combine to create a noticeable rise in injuries among active adults. If you want to start January with momentum instead of setbacks, understanding what…

The days following Thanksgiving and early December are when many active adults start to feel the effects of travel, long periods of sitting, unusual schedules, and disrupted training routines. This is often the point when stiffness increases, movement quality drops, and motivation starts to fade. If you want to start 2026 feeling strong instead of…

The stretch between mid-November and early December is one of the most overlooked opportunities of the entire year. While most people are shifting into holiday mode, training less, and assuming they’ll “start fresh” in January, you can be prepared to continue striving towards your goals, and elevate your fitness routine. Why not start now? This…

Why Basketball Players Need Better Ankle Mobility Basketball is a game of sharp cuts, explosive jumps, and constant changes of direction. Whether you’re attacking the rim, sliding on defense, or landing after a rebound, your ankle mobility plays a major role in how efficiently and safely you move. For athletes of all levels, strong and…

Why Knee Pain Happens, and How Physical Therapy Can Help Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Whether caused by sports, overuse, or everyday activity, knee injuries can make even simple tasks like walking or sitting uncomfortable. When you visit a physical therapist, the main goals are clear: reduce…