Upright Athlete

Upright Athlete Assess. Perform. Refine. Stay Upright. Voted the top Physical Therapy clinic in Durham, NC

Why It Works Wednesday Your physical therapist may look at how daily routines relate to spine pain flare-ups. Some peopl...
04/01/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may look at how daily routines relate to spine pain flare-ups. Some people find small adjustments help manage discomfort during the day.
✅ Tip: Comfort and variety matter more than holding one position.

Fun Fact FridaySee one of our therapists if you think you need core muscle strengthening.
03/27/2026

Fun Fact Friday

See one of our therapists if you think you need core muscle strengthening.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsEvidence shows that some discomfort during movement does not necessarily indicate harm and that...
03/26/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Evidence shows that some discomfort during movement does not necessarily indicate harm and that gradual, guided activity often improves pain and function. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical guideline, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Delitto et al., 2012).

Knee or Ankle Pain - We’ve Got You CoveredMost people experience knee pain sometime during their life. This month we dis...
03/25/2026

Knee or Ankle Pain - We’ve Got You Covered

Most people experience knee pain sometime during their life. This month we discussed different causes of knee pain and why physical therapy is the best first choice.
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03/24/2026

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people cut back on activity, whether that means skipping workouts, avoiding stairs, or thinking twice before a long day on their feet.

Fun Fact FridayContact our clinic if neck pain or stiffness is affecting your daily movement.
03/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if neck pain or stiffness is affecting your daily movement.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsResearch shows pain is processed by the nervous system and can persist even after tissues have ...
03/19/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Research shows pain is processed by the nervous system and can persist even after tissues have healed, meaning pain does not always equal ongoing injury. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, Pain journal (Woolf, 2011).

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist watches how you sit, stand, bend, or reach when pain is involved. Small ch...
03/18/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist watches how you sit, stand, bend, or reach when pain is involved. Small changes may help reduce discomfort for some people.
✅ Tip: The goal is comfort, not perfect movement.

03/17/2026

If you are trying to build strength, stay active, or recover from an injury, magnesium will probably show up on your radar at some point. In many cases, you will hear it mentioned as a potential sleep aid or supplement that can help with muscle cramps.

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