By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS

By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS

​Why does knee pain occur so often in active people? Besides the obvious fact that active people move around and are on their feet a majority of the day, which increases their chances of feeling pain, knee pain can be present in those that regularly run, bike, lift weights or play sports for a number of reasons not related to suffering one specific injury. 

By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS

​I recently had a patient come to me for shoulder pain she’d been experiencing intermittently over the past 6 years. We discussed her symptoms and concerns a bit on the phone and she explained that her pain starts out of nowhere, and then ends by itself- sometimes 2 days later sometimes 2 weeks later. She had struggled to get any answers because once her symptoms started, she was either in too much pain to move or she couldn’t get in to see her physician in time before the pain resolved. She was getting to the point of frustration and unsure if anything could even be done. 

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

Everyone fears a “bulging” or “slipped” disc. What most people don’t know is that not all “bulging/slipped” discs are created the same. 

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?