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Poor posture is a common problem, especially for those whose occupation required long hour of sitting at a desk. With over half the population having an office type job, it is clear why so many struggle with back and neck issues caused by poor posture. Outside of the typical office job, “text neck” is a [...]

Most people know someone who has either gone to physical therapy or occupational therapy at some point in time, but not everyone knows the difference between the two. To put it simply, a physical therapist works with patients to improve mobility and strength, while an occupational therapist helps patients to complete everyday tasks. What is [...]

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 US adults have arthritis that has been diagnosed by a doctor. Although arthritis can’t be cured, it can be managed through medication, activity modification, injections, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery. At MPOWER Physical Therapy, it is our goal to help you manage your arthritis, so you [...]

What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? The rotator cuff is made to keep the ball of the arm in the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff is torn, it is typically due to overuse or injury. There are two types of tears that people can have when they injure their rotator cuff: Partial rotator cuff [...]

If you feel tingling or numbness in your fingers or hand, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. According to the Rheumatology Research Foundation, carpal tunnel syndrome affects between 4-10 million Americans. Many people can use physical therapy to treat carpal tunnel, and surgery is not always needed. Try these 5 at home exercises to help [...]

Pain Relief The first and most obvious benefit of physical therapy after injury is pain relief. Your physical therapist will come up with a list of strengthening and stretching exercises for you to do during your session, and at home. Some exercises can provide immediate pain relief. Others may strengthen specific muscles to support and [...]

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, offers a holistic way to treat conditions like low back pain. Try these tips to treat and prevent your low back pain. 1. Invest in Ergonomic Equipment If you work a normal 9-5 job, chances are you are sitting in a chair for most of your day. Investing in [...]

Brent’s journey at MPOWER began in 2011. Since then, he has unfortunately had to come back and see us due to multiple shoulder injuries. He currently sees Paige Koshar, a physical therapist located in Green Hills, Nashville, TN. Brent Suffered Multiple Shoulder Injuries Brent has suffered from two separate shoulder labral tears and a bone [...]

Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard chose to seek help from MPOWER Performance Institute after being in a dirt bike accident that damaged his foot and ankle. Hubbard broke a bone on the inside of his ankle and ruptured his Achilles tendon. He first went to see foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Brian Thomson at Elite [...]

What Is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a technique used in physical therapy to treat musculoskeletal pain. This process involves sticking extremely thin needles into or around a trigger point to relieve pain and tension. It is called dry needling because there is no transmission of fluid or medicine when the needle is injected. Is [...]