The Primal Blog

Expert advice on recovery, performance, and living pain-free from our team of physical therapists.

If you’re looking into pain relief treatments, chances are you’ve come across dry needling and…

Stretches for Office Workers: Boost Workplace Health

Long hours in front of a computer may appear harmless, but they take a silent…

How Laser Healing Therapy Speeds Up Bone Repair & Recovery

Laser therapy is a treatment that involves the use of light-emitting diodes on the body’s…

Dry Needling Cost in Philadelphia, PA: What You Need to Know

If you live in Philadelphia and are dealing with muscle pain or tension, your physical…

a woman therapist teaching a right physical therapy posture exercises to a man with cap

6 Best Physical Therapy Posture Exercises

You’re crushing your to-do list, powering through meetings, and feeling unstoppable—until that nagging ache in…

5 Most Common Knee Injuries in Sports: A Complete Guide for Athletes

As a physical therapist who has worked with countless athletes over the years, I can…

Running Mechanics Analysis

Running is an excellent form of exercise that provides numerous health benefits, but it can…

Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Sports

Shoulder injuries in sports can hurt a lot. They can also put an athlete’s skills…

What Does Dry Needling Do? A Physical Therapist’s Perspective

Just as you would see a cardiologist for a heart condition, physical therapists are the…

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “You have to train your mind…

Rehabilitation Strategies for Athletes Recovering from ACL Tears

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “There is no ghost so difficult…

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “No athlete is truly tested until…