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Groin Muscle Strain? Why Rest Isn’t Enough

You rest, wait, and hope the pain fades. But the truth is, rest alone doesn’t heal a groin muscle strain.
That nagging ache or sharp pull needs more than time off. Without targeted movement, scar tissue builds, muscles weaken, and you end up stuck in a cycle of pain.
If you’ve been babying your groin muscle and still can’t walk or twist comfortably, you’re not alone. This injury often lingers not because it’s serious—but because it’s misunderstood.
Let’s talk about what actually helps a strained groin muscle recover:
• Active recovery that rebuilds strength and flexibility
• Gentle mobility work to restore range
• Therapy that targets the exact structures involved
You can absolutely get back to full strength. But you need a plan, not just patience.

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Why Your Tennis Elbow Brace Isn’t Helping

You strap on the tennis elbow brace, hoping it will calm the ache. At first, maybe it does. But days or weeks later, the pain creeps back, sometimes worse than before.
That’s because the brace doesn’t fix what’s actually wrong. It might mask symptoms, but it won’t restore tendon health or change how your body moves under stress.
If your pain flares up during gripping, lifting, or any repetitive arm motion, you’re dealing with more than inflammation. You’ve likely developed faulty movement patterns, reduced load tolerance, or tissue irritation that a simple strap can’t address.
Instead of relying on a brace, you need:
A real diagnosis to find the source of tissue overload
Targeted manual therapy to reduce irritation and improve mobility
Strength training to rebuild tendon capacity
Motor control work to reprogram how you move under load
Tennis elbow isn’t a brace problem. It’s a movement problem. And that’s where sports physical therapy becomes the long-term solution you’ve been looking for.

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Pain on the Inside of Your Knee When Bending and Straightening

Healing Pain on the Inside of Your Knee When Bending and Straightening

That sharp or nagging pain on the inside of your knee every time you bend or straighten your leg? It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and honestly a little scary. You might be wondering what caused it, how serious it is, or whether you’re making it worse without even realizing it.
As physical therapists, we see this type of pain all the time. Whether it’s from a recent injury or something that’s been slowly building, medial knee pain can show up from several sources, and each one needs a different approach.
You don’t have to live with that discomfort or let it limit what you love doing. Let’s explore:
What might be happening inside your knee
Why the pain shows up during movement
What steps can help you heal and stay active

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Lower Back Stretches That Instantly Relieve Tension (You Won’t Believe #3!)

Lower back pain can make even the simplest movements feel like a struggle. Whether you’re sitting at your desk, standing for long hours, or recovering from an injury, tension in this area builds up fast.
The good news? The right stretches bring instant relief and help prevent long-term discomfort. You just need to know which ones actually work.

Here’s a breakdown of simple yet powerful stretches that loosen tight muscles, improve flexibility, and keep your spine feeling strong. The third one might surprise you!

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Recognizing Signs Sciatica is Improving & 3 Phases of Recovery

Recognizing Signs Sciatica is Improving & 3 Phases of Recovery

Sciatica symptoms can be life-altering, often causing acute pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, affecting the lower back, buttocks, and legs. It’s a condition that can result from herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or even piriformis syndrome, leading to discomfort, nerve inflammation, and limited mobility. Understanding the sciatica recovery period and recognizing the signs of

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Achilles Tendon: Effective Exercises for Recovery

Achilles Tendon: Effective Exercises for Recovery

The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon and strongest tendon in the human body is vital for activities that involve walking, running, and jumping. However, due to its significant role, it is also prone to injuries, such as Achilles tendonitis, often linked with ankle and foot pain. This condition, characterized by inflammation and pain, can severely

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How Concussion Therapy is Revolutionizing Patient Recovery

Introduction Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are a pressing issue not only in sports but in any scenario prone to falls or physical abuse, affecting daily life significantly. Annually, more than 300,000 sports-related concussions are diagnosed in the United States alone, underscoring the prevalence of this type of head injury. The path to healing

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Is Dry Needling an Effective Treatment for Rotator Cuff Injuries? Find Out Now

Can dry needling help my shoulder injury? Dry Needling can be a very effective treatment strategy for men and women with musculoskeletal pain including rotator cuff injuries with or without tears. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling treatment involves insertion of solid (non-hypodermic) needles into the muscle or fascia below the skin. “Dry” refers to

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