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11/26/2025
Great article for those seeking deeper understanding of the shoulder complex and dysfunction.
Dryneedling to the pec minor followed by strengthening or the lats, middle traps, & rhimboids may be the ticket to reducing your shoulder pain!
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Pectoralis Minor, King of Compensation The pectoralis minor is a muscle that becomes easily shortened and tight due to many factors, including rounded shoulder posture, glenohumeral joint dysfunction,breathing dysfunction, and a variety of compensation patterns. It sits on top of the brachial plexus...
11/25/2025
09/30/2025
Joints are so much more than just bone meeting bone. They’re also comprised of the support structures around them: the cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles —…
09/12/2025
Unfortunately our Boiler bit the dust.
No hot Showers today!
09/12/2025
09/11/2025
What a tragic couple of weeks. Let’s take the time to look for the good in the midst of all the hate.
08/29/2025
Got Pain? Try these!
Still got pain? come see a physio!
08/28/2025
Physical Therapist are highly trained musculoskeletal experts!
At bodies we now offer Shockwave Therapy which is scientifically documented to treat plantar facial pain.
A new study led by a Utah engineering professor shows that gait retraining can reduce pain and slow cartilage damage. Almost one in four adults over the age of 40 live with painful osteoarthritis, a condition that has become one of the leading causes of disability. The disease gradually wears awa
08/25/2025
We are your Exoerts!!!
Physical therapists are advanced practice practitioners with Doctoral/Masters Degrees! Call today!!
HNP
This image explains Lumbar Radiculopathy, a condition where the nerves in the lower spine (lumbar) are compressed or irritated, causing pain that radiates down the legs. It is often caused by a herniated disc (pinched nerve) or narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis).
Image Explanation:
The image shows the radiating pain (radicular) based on the affected nerves:
1. S1 (Sacral Nerve 1)
Pain Area: Back of the thigh, calf, to the outer side of the foot and little toe.
Symptoms: Numbness, tingling, or weakness in that area. It can cause difficulty when standing on tiptoes.
2. L5 (Lumbar Nerve 5)
Pain Area: Outer side of the thigh and calf, top of the foot, to the big toe.
Symptoms: Difficulty lifting the big toe or ankle upwards (foot drop).
3. L4 (Lumbar Nerve 4)
Pain Area: Front of the thigh, inner part of the calf, to the inner side of the foot.
Symptoms: Pain when sitting for long periods, weakness when straightening the knee.
4. L3 (Lumbar Nerve 3)
Pain Area: Upper front thigh.
Symptoms: Difficulty when lifting the leg or squatting.
Summary:
Nerve Pain Pathway Area Weakness / Tingling
S1 Back of the outer foot → little toe
Heel, sole of the foot
L5 Outer side of the foot → top of the foot → big toe
Top of the foot
L4 Front of the thigh → inner part of the knee
L3 Upper front thigh Upper thigh
Solutions and Therapy:
Physical therapy & acupuncture can help relieve nerve pressure.
Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) or muscle relaxants.
Moxibustion & cupping at the lower back meridian points.
Surgery if severe and unresponsive to conservative therapy....
08/10/2025
Hanging out at the gym with this litttle lover
Best exercise partner ever
She and 2 other are available for adoption!
Best puppies ever!
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Bodies in Balance is a community of dedicated professionals working together to provide outstanding Physical Therapy and Fitness for the Two Harbors, Beaver Bay, and surrounding area.
We offer Physical Therapy (outpatient, sports, and pool therapy), Massage, Gym Memberships, Personal Training, and MORE!
As a physical therapy patient you will receive a one on one hour with your therapist to help get you back to where you need to be. As a patient you will be able to utilize our gym for free during your therapy time with us. Once you are discharged we offer you 3 months of a free gym membership to keep you going.
As a gym member you will have access to our facility 24/7. We have a wide variety of free weights, cardio, and weight cable machines for you to use. We also have a sauna in each locker room! Worried you don’t know how to use a machine or would like to ensure you have correct form with your workout? We offer Personal Training where we will personally take the time to ensure you are correctly using our machines along with proper form.
In June 2010, we expanded our business and opened a physical therapy office in the Veteran’s Home located in Silver Bay, MN. Silver Bay is 27 miles north of Two Harbors. With expansion of the clinic at the Veteran’s Home and were able to provide physical therapy services to those along the North Shore. However, in April 2018 we relocated to Beaver Bay, as the Veterans Home was unable to continue providing us with a space due to their growth and needs. We are currently based out of the Polished Salon and Day spa in the Beaver Bay Community Center. We are committed as ever to provided the best services to patients who live in the area.
We also provide physical therapy services to students attending North Shore Community School located in Rural Duluth, and Birchgrove in Tofte. If a student qualifies for PT through an evaluation and team meetings, we will be there to provide services.
Give us a call to see how we can help you! No problems is too small or big we are dedicated to getting you back to where you want to be!
Two Harbors; 218-834-2586 1451 Hwy 2 Two Harbors, MN 55616
