Physical Therapy News
Signs Your Psoas is Tight
Deep Hip or Groin Pain That Feels Like a Possible Injury? It Could be a Tight Psoas I’ve been working with a patient who came in thinking she had a groin injury. The pain felt deep, far back, and significant enough that she assumed something was actually injured. She works out often and takes good care of herself, so a tight psoas was not something she suspected. But after evaluating her movement, alignment, and muscle tension, it became clear that the psoas was playing a major role. That...
Knee Pain: It’s Not Always Coming from the Knee
Why Knee Pain Isn’t Always Just a Knee Problem Knee pain is one of the most common reasons active people seek physical therapy. Sometimes it begins gradually with running, hiking, skiing, or training. Other times it follows an injury or surgery and lingers longer than expected. In either case, it can be frustrating when the pain keeps returning or your body no longer feels as strong and reliable as it once did. Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain, is one of the most common overuse-related...
Lower Back Pain: Common Causes and When to Seek Physical Therapy
Lower Back Pain: Why It Happens and When to Pay Attention Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy, and for good reason. It can be disruptive, frustrating, and sometimes a little alarming, especially when it begins to affect the way you move through your day. The truth is, lower back pain can come from many different sources. Sometimes it begins with simple muscle tension or strain. Sometimes it is related to posture, prolonged sitting, repetitive...
Physical Therapy for Active Seniors
How Active Seniors Can Stay Injury-Free From a Physical Therapists Pespective At Physio Whitefish, we’re passionate about keeping you moving, whether you’re hitting the pickleball courts, skiing down Whitefish Mountain, or enjoying a round of golf. Staying active through your senior years is one of the best ways to maintain mobility, strength, and independence—but it’s essential to do so safely to prevent injuries that could sideline you. Staying Injury-Free While Playing Pickleball Pickleball...
Kinesio Taping: Supporting Movement, Reducing Pain, and Enhancing Recovery
Discover the benefits of Kinesio Taping! Learn how this innovative technique supports muscles, reduces pain, improves circulation, and enhances recovery for injuries and mobility issues.
Dry Needling
A skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
Physio Whitefish Helps Keep You Active and Pain Free
Physio Whitefish Helps Our Patients Stay Active and Fit with a Holistic Mind and Body Approach At Physio Whitefish, we take pride in helping our patients stay active and fit so they can fully enjoy Montana’s remarkable outdoor lifestyle. Whether it’s hiking the rugged trails of Glacier National Park, skiing down the slopes of Whitefish Mountain, or spending peaceful afternoons at Whitefish Lake, we believe in the power of physical movement. However, our approach goes beyond just treating the...
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