DeRosa Physical Therapy

12/14/2025

Poor posture isn't just about how you look, it's a leading cause of chronic neck pain, back pain, and headaches that affect millions of people daily. The good news? Simple posture corrections can dramatically reduce your discomfort, often cutting daily aches in half or more. Here are three essential...

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving All!

Thanksgiving hosting brings joy, connection, and unfortunately for many, significant physical discomfort that lingers long after guests depart. The hours spent setting elaborate tables, arranging decorations, moving furniture, lifting heavy serving dishes, and cleaning up afterward create a perfect....

11/06/2025

As November's crisp air settles in and temperatures begin their steady decline, many people notice a familiar and unwelcome companion returning: joint pain. That old knee injury starts throbbing, arthritic hands feel stiffer in the morning, and backs that were manageable all summer suddenly protest....

10/27/2025

After age 30, adults lose approximately 3-8% of muscle mass per decade, with losses accelerating after age 60. This age-related muscle loss called sarcopenia isn't just about appearance or strength. It directly impacts your ability to maintain independence, prevent falls, manage chronic conditions,....

10/13/2025

"My knee always acts up before it rains." If you've said something similar, you're not alone and you're not imagining it. For decades, people with chronic pain, arthritis, and old injuries have insisted they can predict weather changes based on their pain levels. While skeptics dismissed these claim...

09/08/2025

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of people, causing jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty eating or speaking. If you're experiencing jaw clenching, grinding, or clicking sounds when you open your mouth, you're not alone. The good news is that physical therapy offers effective, n...

09/01/2025

Golf may appear to be a low-impact sport, but the repetitive, high-velocity rotational forces generated during the golf swing place enormous demands on your body's kinetic chain. When hip mobility is compromised, it creates a cascade of compensations that not only diminish your performance but also....

07/15/2025

Your posture speaks volumes about your health, but you might be unknowingly sabotaging it every single day. While you focus on eating right and staying active, simple daily habits could be quietly wreaking havoc on your spine, leading to chronic back pain, neck tension, and long-term postural proble...

05/06/2025

As spring unfolds, golfers eagerly dust off their clubs and head to the fairways, ready to embrace the season’s mild weather and lush greens. However, transitioning from winter’s inactivity to the physical demands of golf can strain the body, particularly if you’re unprepared. Golf requires a ...

05/05/2025

Spring is a season of renewal. Flowers bloom, days stretch longer, and the world feels alive again. But for many, this vibrant shift comes with an unexpected downside: spring fatigue. If you’ve been feeling unusually tired, unmotivated, or just “off” as April rolls in, you’re not alone. The ...

04/29/2025

April’s spring charm can turn soggy fast. One day you’re basking in sunshine, the next you’re stuck inside, listening to rain tap the windows. For seniors, those wet days might feel like a barrier to staying active, especially after winter’s slowdown. But you don’t need to brave the weathe...