Back & Neck Pain: What the Latest Research Says (and How Physical Therapy in Epping & Stratham, NH Can Help) Back and neck pain can make everyday life feel like you’re moving in slow motion—less movement, less sleep, less confidence. There is a lot of research that points to most spine pain being changeable, and what you do next matters …
Shoulder Pain After 40: New Research, Real Answers, and When to Get Help
Over‑40 Shoulder Pain: What Recent Studies Say (and How to Avoid Surgery) Shoulder pain can be very common in people over the age of 40. Once, it was something we ignored and it just went away. Now it’s something we can’t ignore because it won’t go away. We wonder if it’s just aging… or is something else going on? Did …
Proper Running Form: Small Tweaks, Big Results
Why Proper Running Technique Matters + Running Secrets That Work Most runners focus on miles and shoes. Fewer focus on how they move. Research shows targeted “gait retraining”—coaching your form with feedback—can shift load away from irritated tissues, reduce pain, and keep you running. Below are the biggest, evidence‑backed levers, plus easy ways to test them yourself. When you’re ready …
Unlock Your Golf Potential With Our TPI Program.
Unlock Your Golf Potential at Bodywise Physical Therapy: Elevate Your Golf Game As any golfer knows, the difference between a good round and a great one often comes down to more than just skill—it’s about physical capability. That’s where the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) comes into play. The TPI golf Program at Bodywise Physical Therapy can help players seeking …
Do runners really need strength training?
Do runners need strength training? Running has evolved considerably over the past 20 years, with new data coming out yearly on the benefits of running and the importance of strength training. Injury rates among runners are some of the highest in the sports world. Research indicates that 84% of runners have experienced a running-related injury, and 45% will sustain an …
Is Peripheral Neuropathy Curable?
The Basics of Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a condition characterized by nerve damage outside the brain and spinal cord. It often presents as weakness, numbness, and pain, primarily affecting the hands and feet. This progressive condition impacts the ease of everyday activities. According to the Mayo Clinic: Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy might include: Gradual numbness or tingling in hands/feet …
What Running Does to Your Body
What Can Running Do To Your Body? This question is always asked with a negative implication. But you will be surprised to learn the number of positive effects running has on your body! Running has evolved greatly in the past 50 years to become a sport, a hobby, exercise, and a lifestyle. Running as a sport has been around since …
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Knee Surgery? And Other Questions
Knee Surgery Questions? We Have Answers. Updated: How long does it take to recover from knee surgery? Recovery from knee surgery will depend on your age, health, the type of surgery, and the care you receive afterward. Typically, physical therapy will take 4-6 weeks, followed by a few months of home or gym-based exercises. The longer you continue your program, …
4 Most Common Causes of Knee Pain
4 Causes of Knee Pain Knee pain is one of the most common things we see as a physical therapist. Fortunately, a physical therapist can help determine what causes the pain and can help decrease the pain and return someone to activity. Although there are many different types of knee pain, these four are the most common. Arthritis Meniscus Injuries …
What is Arthritis? What we now know.
What we now know. Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Did you know that arthritis is so common that 1 in 4 adults have some type of arthritis? It’s not just present in adults either, over 300k children in the United States have arthritis. Arthritis, at its very basic, is the inflammation of a …
