How to Improve Internal Hip Rotation
Hip internal rotation (IR) is an often overlooked and under-discussed topic when it comes to low back and knee pain although it can often have a major impact on an individual’s symptoms. Why Does Internal Hip Rotation Matter? Despite what many might say, your IT band isn’t the source of your knee pain. Anterior […]
7 Strength Training Myths
As a physical therapist, I am a strong believer in consistent “heavy” strength training programs for all my patients, no matter their age or gender. That’s right—I think my 80-year-old grandma should be lifting weights. I put “heavy” in quotations because that term is relative to each individual. For example, a 50-pound deadlift might be […]
5 Reasons Why Our Runners Strength Train
What do nearly 100% of runners like to do? Run. But any runner will tell you that if you run for long enough, injuries will start creeping in. I’m here to tell you that doesn’t have to be the case. Running is a fantastic way to move the body and release endorphins, and it’s even […]
What To Do After Cupping
In this post, I’m going to introduce cupping and what to do after cupping to experience the maximum benefits of cupping. Cupping has been a critical tool in my physical therapy toolbelt and continues to be a client-favorite. Let’s get to it. In This Post: What is Cupping? Who Uses Cupping? What Can Cupping Help […]
Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis
In this post, I’ll discuss cupping for plantar fasciitis and alternative treatments for stubborn foot pain. Cupping has been a critical tool in my physical therapy toolbelt and continues to be a client-favorite. Here’s what we’ll cover: In This Post: What is Cupping? Cupping for Pain Relief What is Plantar Fasciitis? Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis? […]
Why Chain Effect Physical Therapy?
We get it. There’s a lot of physical therapists out there. Today, our office manager, Letty, interviews Dr. Trembly addressing one question: Why Chain Effect? Not all services out there are equal, so we discuss what makes our approach different and why we receive the most 5-star reviews in Raleigh for physical therapy and performance […]
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
What is foam rolling? Foam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release (SMR), is a self-massage technique that uses your own bodyweight and a simple piece of foam to help release muscle restrictions and improve soft tissue pliability. Foam rollers can be purchased for less than $20 and are an effective way to improve your mobility […]
