Check Out Our PT’s Insight: Mid-Back Pain Explained! Have you ever experienced mid-back pain that just won't quit, often hiding under your shoulder blade? You're not alone! Michael McKindley, DPT in our Costa Mesa clinic has a great video explaining this often-overlooked condition. Here's the information you need to shed light on what might be [...]
The SI Joint may cause up to 25% of low back pain and is often missed. Our checklist can help you determine if this may be the cause of your low back, hip and/or groin pain. Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation specializes in the treatment of SI Joint Dysfunction and treats over 100 patients each [...]
Unlocking the Secrets of Rehabilitation: A PT's Perspective -- Michael McKindley, DPT Sciatica can be like a runny nose – annoying, persistent, and hard to ignore. It can also be the symptom of something else. But just like a runny nose, it's not enough to just treat the symptoms. To truly get to the [...]
September is #PainAwareness Month At Progressive PT and Rehabilitation, every day is pain awareness day for us and our patients. If you have failed PT elsewhere we invite you to give us a try and experience the Progressive PT difference. Have you exhausted all your conventional treatment options including? Medications Injections Failed Surgery Non Surgical [...]
Your Mother was Right...Posture Does Matter Good posture leads to better health. It starts with proper alignment whether you are standing, sitting, exercising, using a mobile phone, and yes even sleeping.. Over the years, many of us have picked up some bad habits leading to neck and back pain. [...]
A diagnosis of lymphedema, edema, or lipedema can be overwhelming. The good news is treatment by a certified lymphedema specialist can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. While the general rehabilitation plan for these three conditions are similar, actual treatment plans and therapy takes into account their differing complexities, nuances, and health of the [...]
Spring is in the air and we hope you are getting out an about. Check out the latest tips and information we think will be of interest. Please let us know if you have any thing you would like to learn more about. Is Your Knee Pain Really [...]
An inspiring story for patients with Parkinson's Disease in Orange County Calif that shows with hard work an injury and limitations from the disease is no reason to keep this surfer from hanging 10 in the Pacific Ocean. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Ann Ludolph, MPT, OCS helps this avid surfer, biker, and swimmer [...]
Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent disease within the United States, with an estimate of 30.3 million people having diabetes as of 2015. That’s roughly 9.4% of the United States populationdiagnosed. Some diabetics require insulin injections to regulate their blood sugar. The insulin is injected into select locations of the body where the fatty tissue is [...]
Myofascial release techniques encompass a variety of soft tissue therapies to treat pain, relax muscles, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, and increase mobility. At Progressive Physical Therapy we have extensive experience in this method that employ gentle touch and stretching to promote healing and relieve chronic conditions. Skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments often become stiff, [...]
