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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It is the region that connects your entire arm to the rest of your trunk and is comprised of a combination of bones, muscle tendons, and ligaments that allow you to move freely when putting on a shirt, driving your car, placing dishes in the cupboards, and playing sports.
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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a serious condition affecting millions of people each year. 80% of people will report some occurrence of LBP during their lifetime and for many, it becomes a recurring issue if not appropriately addressed. Often times it is associated with arthritis as we age. Aging, stiffness, and arthritis are a normal part of life. What is not normal is chronic pain and limitations with daily activities.
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  Dry needling is a term being used more often in today's western medical world, cross fit gyms, and therapy clinics around the country. Most people are familiar with acupuncture, but what exactly is the difference? Both use the same needles, both are geared at reducing pain. How do you choose one over the other, or do you possibly utilize both?
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  What happens to our body when we feel pain? Is there a difference between the pain you feel when you stub your toe against the coffee table versus when you’ve had low back pain for the past three years? The short answer is yes. The long answer is a more thorough explanation of what is occurring, why it is different, and how we can use our brain to resolve the pain and get us back to moving actively throughout the day.
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Meet Your TherapistJessica has been in Austin, TX for the past four years. She grew up in Idaho and attended PT school at Idaho State University. She completed an Orthopaedic Residency and became a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in 2016. Archives
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