How Dry Needling Can Help Support a More Comfortable Back This Summer
If you’ve been feeling stiff or tense through your back—especially after gardening, playing sports, or simply trying to keep up with the grandkids—you’re not alone. At Balance Within Physical Therapy, we often meet women who are motivated to stay active and healthy, but feel like something is holding them back. The good news? You don’t […]
How the Summer Heat Affects Back Pain—and What You Can Do About It
For many people, summer brings sunshine, beach trips, long walks, and more time outdoors. But if you’re one of the millions dealing with back pain, the warmer months can be a double-edged sword. The heat can help—or hurt—depending on how your body responds to it and how you manage your daily routine. Let’s dive into the connection between summer heat and back pain, why some people feel better while others feel worse, and how to stay active and pain-free throughout the season.
How Myofascial Release Can Help You Beat Back Pain and Enjoy the Warm Weather Again
At Balance Within Physical Therapy, we’ve helped hundreds of people with back pain rediscover the joy of movement and reclaim the confidence to enjoy the outdoors again. One of the most effective, natural tools we use to help people like you is Myofascial Release (MFR).
Back Pain In Your 50s, Empower Yourself, It’s Never Too Late to Fix Back Pain!
In this blog, we’ll cover the common causes of back pain for individuals over the age of 50, and how actually it is never too late to help your back pain.
The Hidden Cost of Back Pain: What It Steals from Your Life (And How to Take It Back)
Back pain is often dismissed as “just part of getting older” — but for anyone who’s lived with it, you know the truth: it’s more than an ache. It’s a thief. In this blog, we’re going to talk about everything back pain can quietly take from you — and how, with the right care and support, you can start reclaiming your life.
Why Your Back Hurts More in the Winter: The Link Between Cold Weather and Back Pain
In this blog, we’ll explore why winter weather can make back pain worse, how to protect your body from seasonal flare-ups, and simple steps you can take to stay strong, mobile, and pain-free — no matter what the weather brings.