When you think about staying healthy as you get older, what comes to mind first? Eating well? Keeping your muscles strong? Staying active?All of that matters, but there is one part of healthy aging that often gets overlooked until it becomes a problem:Balance.Most people do not think about their balance until they start feeling unsteady.Continue Reading »
Winter has a way of sneaking into your routine and throwing everything off.One week you’re moving regularly… and the next you’re staring out the window at 4:45 PM wondering how it’s already dark. The cold settles into your muscles, your energy dips, and suddenly even the workouts you love feel harder to start.Maybe you stepContinue Reading »
If you’ve ever been told to “just breathe,” you probably brushed it off as a simple relaxation cue. You may have wondered how something so basic could possibly help with pain, pelvic tension, leaking, or core weakness. But breathwork, real intentional diaphragmatic breathwork, is far more powerful than most people realize. At Breakaway Physical Therapy, weContinue Reading »
A Breakaway Physical Therapy Guide to Moving Better, Feeling Better, and Restoring Your Body After Busy DaysIf you are like most people today, you spend a lot of time sitting. Between work, commuting, meals, phones, and screens, it is surprisingly easy to sit eight to twelve hours a day without even realizing it.You might notice: ✕ TightContinue Reading »
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 »
