Today, we'll be talking about the "tipping bird" exercise. We have noticed this exercise is much harder for people to do than it should be, but it's such a basic function golfer’s often use to pick up the golf ball. It includes the use of your glutes and hamstrings, but also an element of [...]
Where is my back and lower body pain coming from? Have you been told your core is weak and that exercises will help your lower back pain? Has this actually not helped at all or yet even made your pain worse?! The problem is really identifying what is actually causing the problem. We see that [...]
NEXT CLASS: Mon, September 12, 2022, 6:00-7:00 pm TOPIC: Neck Pain (postural, migraines, headaches, dizziness) LOCATION: John Goetze Physical Therapy Beaches 1400 Marsh Landing Pkwy Suite 112 COST: FREE! But space is limited and you MUST reserve your spot via the registration form below. WHO IT'S FOR: Do you suffer with migraines or headaches [...]
We’ve recently discussed common shoulder dysfunctions and their root causes and have provided you with 8 simple tips to reduce your shoulder pain. However, sometimes pain in the shoulder is actually referred pain, which is pain coming from another area that just feels like it is in the shoulder. The following are [...]
1. Position your shoulder for better sleep . 2. Position yourself properly when watching TV, reading, or working at your computer 3. Improve your posture by performing a simple exercise Stand with your back against a wall with feet slightly away from the wall. Keep your [...]
Are you suffering with shoulder pain? Are you frustrated that you cannot do the things you want to do? Have you tried every treatment recommended by friends, family & the internet? Have you been told it’s just “old age” or that you’ll just have to live with it? If so, you’ve come to the right [...]
I once read someone's response to a Facebook thread about sciatic pain. A lady commented saying that the "pain felt like lightning ants traveling up and down her leg." If this is something you also have trouble with, here are some easy exercises to help stop your pain and get you back on the road [...]
We are often asked.. "What makes you different from any other physical therapy clinic?" Keep reading to find out! When you start asking questions about your health like, “why does my back hurt” or “when can start exercising again after injury” you should be getting individualized responses. No body or problem is the same so [...]
As many of us know, surfing and skateboarding have become international sports on the olympic level, therefore offering more exposure to the industry and an increasing number of people of all ages engaging in these activities. With these types of sports, the chance of having an injury, whether it is a torn ACL (ligament in [...]
My name is Joe and I am a Physical Therapist Assistant who is an avid action sports athlete for 15+ years, with a strong passion for both my profession, and my life in the water or on the streets. As some of you may know, skateboarding and surfing are now Olympic level sports and Jacksonville [...]
