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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  There are so many different healthcare plans out there today that it can be hard to keep them (and their rules) straight. In fact, most of the general public have no idea what the difference between a deductible plan or a co-pay really is. Do you have a health savings account? Is your out-of-network deductible different than your in-network deductible?
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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS 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.
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.
My Top Tips To Set Up Your Work Desk ProperlyBy Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  Many of us generally spend some part of our day on a desk computer or laptop to get work done. Making sure your workplace set up is an appropriate fit for your body will help prevent poor posture, back and neck pain.
My Top 5 Tips To Reduce Neck And Back Pain At The OfficeBy Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS  Do you sit or stand at an office desk for most of the day? Do you feel increased tightness or pain throughout your neck and back as your job stress rises or work load increases? Many of my patients complain of these nagging symptoms so I want to share with you my Top Tips for reducing work related pain.
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?
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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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