Function First Physical Therapy

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

Movement Monday

Stiff shoulders are common with age. This gentle stretch helps improve shoulder mobility. Keep it comfortable and pain-free!

https://vimeo.com/showcase/12067383?video=1150376615

03/13/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if your back feels stiff or sore and you want safe treatment.

03/12/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Pain is influenced by many factors beyond tissue damage, including how the nervous system responds to movement, which is why pain levels don’t always match what’s happening structurally. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, British Journal of Sports Medicine (Caneiro et al., 2019).

03/11/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may use hands-on care to help some people move with less stiffness or discomfort. This is often paired with guided movement.
✅ Tip: Hands-on care supports movement, it doesn’t replace it.

03/09/2026

Movement Monday

Tight chest muscles can limit shoulder movement and posture. This stretch helps restore balance!

https://vimeo.com/showcase/12067383?video=1150386502

03/06/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if your back feels stiff or sore and you want safe treatment.

03/05/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Imaging works best when combined with symptom history, movement testing, and functional goals rather than relied on in isolation. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical guideline, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Delitto et al., 2012).

03/04/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist looks at how the spine, muscles, and movement patterns may be linked to ongoing back pain. This helps guide care based on symptoms rather than guesswork.
✅ Tip: Knowing what triggers pain can help guide better treatment decisions.

03/02/2026

Movement Monday - Arm Circles

A quick warm-up helps prepare the shoulders for movement and daily activity.

https://vimeo.com/showcase/12067383?video=1150387644