One of the most common questions we hear at Breakaway Physical Therapy is: “Should I push through this pain, or should I rest?”It’s a tricky question—because the answer isn’t always black and white. On one hand, consistency and effort are key to progress, whether you’re rehabbing after an injury, returning to exercise, or just tryingContinue Reading »
How to Make Exercise Fun (and Actually Enjoy Your Workouts!)At Breakaway Physical Therapy, we believe that movement is medicine—but medicine goes down a lot easier when it doesn’t feel like a chore. The truth is, you’re much more likely to stick with exercise and keep getting stronger if you actually enjoy the process.Exercise shouldn’t feelContinue Reading »
The Benefits of Walking for Exercise: A Simple Step Toward Feeling Your BestAt Breakaway Physical Therapy, we know health isn’t just about recovering from injury—it’s about creating sustainable habits that support your body and mind every single day. One of the most powerful tools we recommend to our patients is also one of the simplest:Continue Reading »
For many moms, a C-section is a necessary and life-saving surgery—but what’s often missing from the conversation is how that surgery affects the body long after the hospital stay ends.You’re sent home with a beautiful baby, a long list of care instructions for them, and maybe a few vague tips about your own healing. ButContinue Reading »
You’ve probably heard it all by now—drink plenty of water, get your steps in, sleep while you can (easier said than done), and “don’t forget to do your kegels.”But what if preparing for birth could feel less like guesswork… and more like real support?Pregnancy brings constant changes—and while it’s exciting, it can also leave youContinue Reading »
Physical Therapist Helping Patients Find Relief Beyond the BasicsEver catch yourself rubbing your neck at your desk, shifting around trying to get comfortable, or stretching your shoulders only to feel… nothing really changes?You’re not alone.Neck and shoulder pain is incredibly common—especially if you spend a lot of time sitting at a computer, staring down atContinue Reading »
Let’s talk about something many people are quietly struggling with — bladder leakage.Whether you’re a mom who leaks a little when she laughs or sneezes, a man recovering from prostate surgery who feels like he’s lost control, or a child who’s still having accidents beyond the toddler years… incontinence is more common than most realize.Continue Reading »
The Glute Connection: How Strong Glutes Can Help Alleviate Back PainBack pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention or miss work. It is the biggest reason why patients come for skilled physical therapy because it impacts their life on such a massive level. It can be a chronic burden orContinue Reading »
When someone says “you need to strengthen your core,” what do you think of?Crunches? Planks? Maybe some sit-ups for good measure?It’s a common response — but what if your “core issue” isn’t just about abs? What if the real culprit is your pelvic floor?What if crunches and planks are not good exercises for your bodyContinue Reading »
Dear New Mom, First, let us say this: you are incredible! No matter how you brought your baby into the world – through a long and prolonged labor, a C-section, an unmedicated birth, adoption, or surrogacy—you have embarked on one of the most transformational journeys a human can experience. We see you. We honor you. And weContinue Reading »
