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What is Dry Needling?
- By: ppsmstaff
- Category: Acupuncture
Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists to treat pain of a muscular origin. The technique uses a “dry” needle, which means that it does not inject a medication into the body tissues. The needle is also solid, and not hollow, so it does not punch a round hole in the skin when
My Back Hurts! Should I Have it Manipulated?
- By: ppsmstaff
- Category: Pain Management, Whole Body
Do you have low back pain that began recently? Are you curious about your treatment options? The first question that you may have is “what is spinal manipulation?” You may have heard people talk about it as a safe and effective way of treating back pain, which is one of the most common ailments known
Physical Therapy: Just as Effective as Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears
- By: ppsmstaff
- Category: Physical Therapy
Have you ever been told that you have a rotator cuff tear and might need to have it repaired? Unfortunately, degenerative rotator cuff tears are one of those issues that increase in frequency as we age. In fact, over 50% of people have a rotator cuff tear by the time they reach 60 years old,