Southern Physical Therapy Clinic - Wiggins

01/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Extended sitting reduces spinal stability and core activation. PTs teach strategies to maintain strength and alignment. The human spine is built to move, not sit still for hours!

01/29/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Disc bulges are extremely common and often painless, meaning their presence alone does not confirm the source of back pain and must be interpreted alongside movement and function. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).

01/29/2026

Y'all come by!!!

Good Morning Wiggins!!
Come see our friends at Southern Physical Therapy HERE at Anytime Fitness!
She will be here all day till about 5pm if you have any questions or want some information about them☺️

01/28/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work if you can survive. Come check out us out and see what we are all about!

01/28/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist builds care plans around symptoms, functional limits, and recovery goals. This helps ensure recommendations fit the individual, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
✅ Tip: As symptoms improve, some people later transition into general fitness programs.

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Why PT is the clear choice for shoulder pain

This year we're going to share with you "Dollars & (Common) Sense" reasons why physical therapy is the best first choice for many common muscle and joint pains. We will also share four great video exercises to maintain mobility in that area. This January, we start with the shoulder.
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01/23/2026

Fun Fact Friday

These bones form arches that absorb shock and support your body. PTs show exercises to strengthen the arches and improve balance. Healthy feet are the foundation for every step you take.

01/22/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

While imaging can be useful, unnecessary testing may increase fear and lead to aggressive care without improving outcomes, which is why clinical exams and symptom patterns remain essential. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Deyo et al., 2009).

01/21/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habits and tasks interact with symptoms. Small changes may help reduce flare-ups for some people.
✅ Tip: What helps is individual, which is why assessment matters.

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

01/20/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

From your PT clinic, we celebrate progress, perseverance, and the power of unity today!