Reducing Back Pain Through Improved Core Strength & Mobility

JamesBack & Neck, Movement

A skyscraper with a weak foundation might wobble or crack under pressure. Similarly, without a robust core, your body can suffer from imbalances, leading to back pain, poor posture, and decreased mobility. Strengthening your core is like reinforcing the foundation of a building, ensuring it can handle daily stresses and stand tall against the forces of nature. Let’s delve into the … Read More

6 Stretches to Minimize Back Pain

JamesBack & Neck, Stretches & Warm-Ups

Back pain can be debilitating and extremely frustrating, and there are many reasons that can cause back pain, but one of the common causes is decreased flexibility. Stretching your body through active movements and static stretches can be the key to keeping a well-balanced musculoskeletal system and alleviating lower back pain. However, it is important to note that stretching should … Read More

Discover Video Analysis, Now Offered at JFPT!

James Fowler Physical TherapyAnkles & Feet, Arms & Shoulders, Back & Neck, Movement, News, Pain & Pain Management, Running, Sports TherapyLeave a Comment

The Movement and Sports Lab is Now Enabled with Video Analysis to Better Help Your Recovery Process The way your body moves says a lot about your pain and your performance. With our expertise, and our NEW video analysis software, our PTs and movement trainers can help discover and analyze your habitual movement patterns. We’ll give you a personalized treatment … Read More

Top Pregnancy Tips From A Physical Therapist

James Fowler Physical TherapyAnkles & Feet, Arms & Shoulders, Back & Neck, Core Training, Health & Wellness, Massage Therapy, Pain & Pain Management, Sports TherapyLeave a Comment

Time and time again I see pregnant women start walking (or waddling) into my physical therapy office right at their 36-week mark. The tale tends to start with, “the pain started about 2 weeks ago…” Ah, yes, the beloved 34th week of pregnancy. This has become known to me as the turning point when the body starts unquestionably noticing the toll that pregnancy has had on it.

What is Energy?

James Fowler Physical TherapyAnkles & Feet, Arms & Shoulders, Back & Neck, Core Training, Health & Wellness, Massage Therapy, Pain & Pain Management, Sports TherapyLeave a Comment

Author: James Fowler PT, ACSM, DEAS (Founder of James Fowler Physical Therapy) The question of “What is Energy?” has been studied by man from the beginning of time on this planet.  Indeed, the word energy takes on an array of meanings in our world today.  But how did it begin? Where is its origin? The search for the first divine … Read More

Balanced Bodies for a Balanced Life

James Fowler Physical TherapyAnkles & Feet, Arms & Shoulders, Back & Neck, Core Training, Health & Wellness, Massage Therapy, Pain & Pain Management, Sports TherapyLeave a Comment

Author: Deena Gerstenhaber, PT, DPT Balanced Bodies for a Balanced Life We all want a balanced life. Some people mean this figuratively, wanting to find balance between their responsibilities and leisure. For many people across the world, especially those older in age, wanting a balanced life becomes much more literal. Frequent loss of balance can negatively impact a person’s quality of … Read More

The World of Weight and Structure

James Fowler Physical TherapyAnkles & Feet, Arms & Shoulders, Back & Neck, Core Training, Health & Wellness, Massage Therapy, Pain & Pain Management, Sports TherapyLeave a Comment

Author: James Fowler PT, ACSM, DEAS (Founder of James Fowler Physical Therapy) The World of Weight and Structure Before diving into the World of Weight and Structure, we must first understand energy and its relationship to the body. The term energy has various definitions and meanings.  It can be used to reference a source of vitality as in someone with … Read More

Setting Up Your Home Office

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Author: Brett Weiss PT, DPT, CEAS (Physical Therapist & Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist) Setting Up an Ergonomic Home Office from Scratch Many of my patients have emailed me asking for recommendations on how to set up a healthy home office. After 7 years of experience as an ergonomic specialist my recommendation is simple…DON’T GO CHEAP. These days the price of … Read More