Low back pain affects millions every year, but when you’re the one feeling it, it can stop you in your tracks.Maybe your back aches after long hours at your desk. Maybe you feel stiff getting out of bed. Or maybe you lifted something heavy and felt that sharp “pull.” Sometimes, back pain lingers so longContinue Reading »
Menopause is a major transition in a woman’s life — physically, hormonally, and emotionally. While it’s a natural stage, changes in your body can sometimes feel unexpected, especially when it comes to your pelvic health.At Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton, MD, we specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy for women navigating menopause. Whether you’re approachingContinue Reading »
If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you probably know that nagging ache in your lower back, tight shoulders, or stiff neck. Sound familiar? …You’re not alone. Back pain at work is one of the most common complaints we hear from people with desk jobs, and it’s actually the number one reasonContinue Reading »
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 »
