Revive Wellness Physical Therapy

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Revive Wellness Physical Therapy

Licensed physical therapist dedicated to helping you live your life to its maximal potential. Aches, pains or difficulty moving should not limit your life.

If your having trouble managing pain or struggling with balance or gait deviations, there is hope. I am experienced in a wide variety of evidenced based treatments to improve pain, function and mobility which will allow you to get your life back to its fullest potential. Specialties include dry needling for a wide variety of impairments including low back pain, sciatica, migraines, muscle tightness which may limit your life. Pregnancy and postpartum exercise and pelvic floor certification specialist for improved core strength during and after pregnancy.

09/12/2024

I can’t tell you how happy this makes me 🤩
I love hearing stories from my patients when they can get back to doing their life with no pain!!

06/22/2024

These messages never get old 😆

02/02/2024

A little ITB work to reduce knee pain…

The ITB is a taught band of fascia that starts in the hip, runs on the outer part of the thigh and attaches to the outer part of the knee. When it’s tight, it can pull on the knee which can cause pain. This tissue is non-contractile so it’s difficult to stretch and mobilize. Manual therapy combined with dry needling, e-stim and stretching can improve the flexibility of the muscles around the IT band which can reduce knee pain and improve knee range of motion.

11/15/2023

Athletes need recovery work!

09/18/2023

Neck and shoulder pain?

Did you know dry needling is a GREAT way to get some relief!

The needles reduce muscle tension, increase blood flow and reduce pain. This can also help reduce tension headaches and upper trap tightness.

Stop living with the nagging neck and shoulder pain. Tag someone who needs this!! Click on my bio for more info.

01/27/2023

Look at this progress 🤩
She came to me with complaints related to scoliosis. We’ve been working on strengthening and stability, her posture has improved drastically and she is getting so much stronger! I just love helping people reach their goals 💪🏼

03/09/2022

Got neck pain?! It can suck the life out of you.. so what can we do about it?
Our bodies are amazing machines but sometimes we can get out of alignment which can cause multiple problems. The cervical spine is supported by several layers of muscles, any impairment in the tissue biomechanics can cause incorrect muscle tension on the vertebra which can lead to constant pain and dysfunction.
This dysfunction and pain can not only impair your day to day movement but it can also lead to tension headaches… which can certainly ruin your day 🥴
In conjunction with exercise, evidence shows that dry needling can significantly improve neck pain, muscle dysfunction, range of muscle and improve tension headaches.
Dry needling can be used to reduce muscle tension which can be causing improper stress on the vertebrae leading to constant pain and headaches.
🤯 1-2 sessions of dry needling, in conjunction with exercise, can greatly improve pain, range of motion and reduction of tension headaches.
✍️ Comment below of you want to know more!

02/16/2022

🧐 Dry needling vs Acupuncture- What’s the difference?

👉🏻 Dry needling is based on Western medicine philosophy which focuses on the body’s anatomy, pain patterns, movement dysfunction, and posture

👉🏻 Acupuncture is based on Eastern medicine philosophy which focuses on the body’s energy and has specific acupoints which follow the Chi/Meridian lines

👏🏻 Both techniques use the same needles and no liquid is injected during treatment

❓What does dry needling help to improve❓
❗️low back pain
❗️hip, shoulder, knee pain/ dysfunction
❗️sciatica
❗️reduced range of motion
❗️migraines
❗️shin splints
❗️plantar fasciitis

🤔 Does it hurt? Well, honestly it can hurt initially when the needle goes in but it’s nothing bad. It can increase soreness and inflammation for 1-2 days but the relief it can provide can be profound. However, it’s not guaranteed and doesn’t always help!

If you want to know more or you’re curious to try it out, DM me!

02/11/2022

💥Shoulder Pain? Let's talk about it...

Anterior shoulder pain is a common problem people face in their day-to-day routine or when exercising. The shoulder is a complicated joint surrounded by multiple structures which can cause problems.
👉 The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that help to protect and stabilize the shoulder. Each muscle also has its own roll in moving the shoulder. These muscles originate on the scapula (shoulder blade) and attach on the humerus in the front of the shoulder. When activated, if not properly aligned or strengthened, the posterior activation of the muscle can pull on the anterior portion of the shoulder, which can lead to pain.
💪 There are lots of exercises you can do for the rotator cuff. If you are having issues with your shoulder, it is best to seek professional advice on proper exercises to strengthen without injury. Today, I'll show you 3 easy moves to try which research shows are the best at activating the specific rotator cuff muscles.

1. Sidelyng External Rotation- lay on your side with your elbow bent at your side. Using a light dumbbell, lift your hand up from the table toward the ceiling, do not let your elbow come off your side. Slowly lower down and repeat

2. Prone Y- lay on your stomach, straighten your arms out in a 45 degree angle into a Y position with thumbs up. Lift both arms maintaining the Y position then lower down, repeat. Start with no weight then progress to light dumbbells.

3. Full Can exercise: standing with your hands by your side, holding light dumbbells, straighten your arms out to a 45 degree angle with thumbs up, stopping at shoulder height. Maintain straight elbows and a neutral back
☠️ STOP any exercise that causes pain! Exercises should not cause pain. If you have any questions about shoulder pain, feel free to DM me or comment below.

02/09/2022

💥Lazy Butt Syndrome- aka Dormant Butt Syndrome 💥
As funny as it sounds, this is a real thing that happens! Essentially, if you are sedentary for too long, maybe you’re sitting at a desk or in a car for long periods of time, your gluteal muscles get weak.
Our glute/butt muscles help to move our legs when we walk. When they aren’t activating correctly, other muscles take over and mechanical forces are out of alignment when you start walking or exercising. This can lead to imbalances on the joints (think hips, knees and ankles) and can cause pain from the low back all the way down to your feet.
🧐 What can we do for this you ask?? Here are a few exercises you can do to increase activation of the flutes…

1. Elevated bridges- lay on your back with your feet planted on a step or box. Squeeze your glutes and push through your heels to lift your hips up off the ground until your torso is straight- do not hyperextend your back- and slowly lower down. A band around the knees is good for added resistance.

2. Single leg Romanian deadlift- standing with a soft bend in both knees, shift your weight to the right leg. Maintaining a flat back lift the left leg off the ground and take it straight back until it is parallel with the ground. Squeeze your glutes to push your hips forward to come back to standing. Repeat on the opposite side.

3. Banded monster walks- with a resistance band around your lower legs, bend your knees into a quarter squat. Lift your right foot and walk it forward and diagonally, maintaining resistance in the band. Repeat with the left foot. Take 10-20 alternating steps forward then backwards.

4. Air squats- standing with feet hip width apart and toes slightly turned out, stretch your arms out for balance. Hip hinge to allow your hips to go back first then bend your knees into a squat. Stop at a level you’re comfortable with, pause then squeeze your glutes to push your hips forward and stand up.
Retraining your glutes to activate correctly will reduce pain and maintain correct mechanical forces to prevent joint pain. If you have any questions about strength in your hips or glutes, please contact me for a consultation.

02/08/2022

Check out my new logo and website 😍 Many thanks to Kat McCool for getting me set up! Let me know what you think!!

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