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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS
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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  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?
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.
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  How important is staying active? Maybe a question we don’t stop to think about enough…until it’s too late.
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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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