Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers - Mentor

12/23/2025

“As we wrap up the year, we just want to say thank you.
Thank you for trusting us with your care, showing up on the hard days, celebrating the wins with us, and letting us be part of your story — whether it was rebuilding strength, regaining balance, or getting back to the life you love.

We see patients at every stage, from hurting to healing to hopeful, and every day you remind us why this work matters.
We’re truly grateful for each of you and for the community that makes FYZICAL Mentor feel like family. ❤️

Wishing you a warm, safe, joyful Christmas — and may your sidewalks stay ice-free. 😉
(Also..seriously… please don’t climb on chairs to hang the star. We love seeing you, but not that soon.)”

12/17/2025

Dry Needling, T.J. Watt & Patient Safety

You may have seen the recent headlines about T.J. Watt and dry needling. It raised a fair question:
Is dry needling safe?

Short answer: Yes — when performed by properly trained physical therapists under Ohio’s clear regulations.

Think of Ohio’s dry needling standards like Hall of Famer Joe Thomas — steady, disciplined, and protecting patients every step of the way.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.fyzical.com/mentor-oh/blog/dry-needling-t.j.-watt-and-why-ohio-s-rulebook-still-wins

Smart, evidence-based care. Protected the Cleveland way. 🟤🟠

12/10/2025

🎄✨ HOLIDAY LIGHTS MAKING YOU DIZZY?
You’re not alone — and no, it’s not “just the eggnog.”
This time of year brings a huge rise in visual vertigo thanks to all the flashing lights, moving displays, and Christmas chaos.

It’s called increased optokinetic flow — basically when your eyes take in too much moving visual information at once, and your brain says:
“Yeah… I’m gonna need a minute.” 😵‍💫

If you’ve noticed dizziness or unsteadiness when you’re around:
🎁 Twinkling tree lights
🎅 Holiday parades
🛍️ Busy shopping malls
🚗 Driving past mega-light displays
🎄 Or the classic neighbor who goes full-Clark-Griswold

…your vestibular system might be getting overwhelmed.

The good news?
FYZICAL treats this every single holiday season — and it’s VERY fixable.

👉 Our vestibular specialists can help retrain your brain to better tolerate motion, lights, crowds, and visual complexity so you can enjoy the holidays without feeling like the room is spinning.

If Christmas lights are making you feel woozy this year, give yourself the gift of balance. 🎁😉
📞 Call FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center – Mentor, OH
Let’s help you feel steady and bright this season. ✨

https://www.fyzical.com/mentor-oh/blog/why-christmas-lights-make-people-dizzy-understanding-visual-vertigo-during-the-holidays

12/02/2025

❄️SNOW SHOVELING SEASON IS HERE… AND SO IS BACK PAIN SEASON❄️
(But it doesn’t have to be!)

If you’re gearing up to shovel this winter, here are a few pro tips from FYZICAL Mentor:
➡️ Warm up first (your driveway is basically a CrossFit workout)
➡️ Lift with your legs, not your spine
➡️ Take smaller scoops — you're not competing in the Snow Olympics
➡️ Push when you can, don’t twist, and take breaks
➡️ And honestly… just hire a snow removal company. Your back will thank you. 😂

If winter does sneak up on your spine, our PT team is here to help you get moving pain-free again.

💙 Stay safe, stay warm, and stay upright.
📲 Schedule your appointment here: https://patients.betterhealthcare.co/booking/facilities/10945/appointment-type?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=4548

11/26/2025

Our office will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 27th & 28th for the holiday weekend. From all of us to all of you, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

11/26/2025

⭐ Facebook Post for Your Thanksgiving Football Injuries Blog

🦃🏈 TURKEY BOWL INJURIES ARE BACK!
Every Thanksgiving, millions of Americans lace up their 10-year-old sneakers, declare “I’ve still got it,” and then… immediately pull a hamstring.

If YOUR family’s Thanksgiving football game turned into a “non-contact injury highlight reel,” we’ve got you covered. 😂

From calf strains to back spasms to that classic “I planted and something popped,” FYZICAL sees it all the day after Thanksgiving.

👉 Check out our NEW blog:
“Thanksgiving Football Injuries: Why the Turkey Bowl Sends So Many People to PT.”
It’s funny. It’s painfully relatable. And it might help you avoid limping through Black Friday.

Click here to read 👇
https://www.fyzical.com/mentor-oh/blog/thanksgiving-football-injuries-why-turkey-bowl-athletes-end-up-in-physical-therapy

And if you DID get hurt… don’t wait for it to magically heal like the glory days.
📞 Call FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center – Mentor, OH
We’ll get you back in game shape for next year’s rematch. 💪🦃

11/14/2025

🔥 Is your MRI trying to convince you your spine is falling apart?
Spoiler: It’s not. 😅

Most people who come to FYZICAL walk in with words like “sciatica,” “degenerative disc disease,” or “disc herniation” hanging over their head like a bad fortune cookie. The problem? These terms sound way scarier than they actually are.

👉 “Degenerative Disc Disease” = the spinal version of wrinkles.
👉 Disc herniations? Tons of people have them with ZERO pain.
👉 Sciatica doesn’t automatically mean surgery.
👉 And your spine is not, in fact, crumbling like an old building.

We just dropped a new blog breaking down the biggest myths about sciatica and low back pain—and explaining how physical therapy can help you feel better without scary procedures, doom-and-gloom diagnoses, or Googling yourself into panic.

If you’ve been told your MRI looks like “a mess”…
Or if your leg has been zinging, zapping, or zinging only when you stand wrong…
Or you just want the truth about what’s actually causing your pain…

📢 Read the full blog here:
https://www.fyzical.com/mentor-oh/blog/sciatica-myths-degenerative-disc-disease-and-why-your-spine-isn-t-falling-apart

Your back isn’t broken. It’s just asking for some expert guidance—and that’s what we do best at FYZICAL.

💙 Move better. Feel better. Live better.
📍 FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center – Mentor, OH
📞 440-290-4945

10/24/2025

Great article from FYZICAL's balance guru Brian Werner

Rock and roll legend Ace Frehley, the iconic 'Spaceman' of KISS, survived a spectacular, high-voltage electrocution on stage in 1976. This event, which nearly ended his life, became the stuff of rock lore.

10/13/2025

🧠✨ Hope for Stroke Recovery — Now Closer to Home! ✨🧠

We’re excited to announce that FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Mentor is now partnering with Vivistim to bring this cutting-edge treatment to our community!

If you or a loved one is still struggling with hand or arm weakness after a stroke, Vivistim could be a game-changer.

Read the inspiring story here 👇
🔗 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/cleveland-clinic-surgery-stroke-recovery-ohio-rehabilitation-tommy-fello-vagus-nerve-stimulation-implant/95-8a568ca8-53a6-40f7-9b4f-4ac680ff2f1d

Restaurant owner Tommy Fello regains movement after groundbreaking vagus nerve stimulator implant paired with intensive rehabilitation.

10/10/2025

🚀 FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Mentor is Growing!

We’re expanding and looking for amazing Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants who want to make a real impact. 💪

At FYZICAL, you’ll treat one patient at a time — no crowded schedules or assembly-line care. Our therapists get to focus on what matters most: helping people move, balance, and live better.

💡 Bonus: We use AI-assisted documentation, meaning less time on notes and more time doing what you love.

If you’re passionate about patient-centered care, open to innovation, and ready to join a supportive, high-energy team — we’d love to meet you!

📧 Send your resume to mentor@fyzical.com

📍 Located right here in Mentor, OH
👣 Discover what it means to love your career again.

09/18/2025

🌟 Tired of muscle pain, tightness, or limited mobility? 🌟

At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, we’re excited to offer dry needling — a safe and effective way to release muscle tension, reduce pain, and help you move better.

💉 What is dry needling?
It’s a modern physical therapy technique that uses very thin needles to target “trigger points” in tight muscles. The result? Relief from pain, improved mobility, and faster recovery.

✨ Benefits of dry needling include:
✔ Reduces pain and inflammation
✔ Releases stubborn muscle knots
✔ Improves flexibility and function
✔ Speeds recovery for athletes and active adults

💬 Q&A Highlight:
❓ Is it covered by insurance?
👉 Currently, insurance does not cover dry needling. At FYZICAL, we offer it as an out-of-pocket service for $50 per session.

📖 Want to learn more about how dry needling works and if it might be right for you?
👉 Read our full blog here: https://www.fyzical.com/mentor-oh/blog/Benefits-of-Dry-Needling-20906

At FYZICAL, our mission is simple: helping you love your life again — pain-free and in motion. 💙

09/04/2025

🌟 Hope After Stroke 🌟

At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, we believe recovery doesn’t stop after the first few months. Stroke survivors deserve every opportunity to regain strength, independence, and confidence.

That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Vivistim® Paired VNS System – an FDA-approved breakthrough that pairs vagus nerve stimulation with therapy to help restore arm and hand function, even years after a stroke.

For many, Vivistim represents something powerful: hope when progress feels out of reach.

We are honored to bring this innovative therapy to our community and to stand alongside stroke survivors on their journey of recovery.

👉 To learn more about Vivistim and see if it’s right for you or your loved one, visit: www.vivistim.com