Bowman Physical Therapy of Friendswood

01/26/2026

🦴 Heel Spur 101

A heel spur is a small calcium deposit that forms on the heel bone due to repetitive stress and tension—often accompanying plantar fasciitis 🦶. Many people have heel spurs and don’t even know it. When pain does occur, it’s usually from irritated soft tissues, not the spur itself.
🚨Common causes include:
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tight calves or Achilles tendon
• Poor footwear
• Prolonged standing or high-impact activity

💪 How physical therapy helps:
We focus on reducing stress on the heel with targeted stretching, strengthening, manual therapy, gait and footwear guidance—helping relieve pain and prevent it from coming back🚫.
👏 Luckily, surgery is rarely needed, but therapy done right matters!
If you or a loved one are suffering from heel pain, give us a call today or request an appointment online 📲 281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

01/16/2026

"Extensor mechanism pain syndrome" is a fancy term for pain that arises from the structures responsible for straightening (extending) the knee. The “extensor mechanism” includes: quad muscles + quad tendons + patella + patellar tendon + tibial tubercle.
This syndrome is essentially an umbrella term for pain caused by irritation, overuse, or dysfunction of any of these components. It often shows up in people who perform repetitive jumping, running, squatting, or kneeling.
Dry needling reduces tension, improves blood flow, calms tendon pain, and helps your knee move and function more normally. When combined with strengthening, it speeds your recovery and decreases strain on the extensor mechanism.
Suffering from knee pain? Don't wait any longer! Call us today or request an appointment on our website 281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

01/13/2026

🛑 ACL rehab isn’t just about healing — it’s about preventing what comes next. Physical therapy plays a critical role before and after injury!
Here are 5 ACL facts you should know 👇🧠:

1️⃣ Most ACL tears happen WITHOUT contact.
- Cutting, pivoting, and landing mechanics are the most common causes — not collisions.

2️⃣ Female athletes are up to 3× more likely to tear their ACL.
- Differences in strength, movement patterns, and neuromuscular control play a big role.

3️⃣ Young athletes have the highest re-tear risk.
- Athletes under 25 who return to sport face a 23–29% risk of a second ACL injury.

4️⃣ Time alone doesn’t mean you’re ready to return to sport.
- ACL recovery should be based on strength, movement quality, and swelling, not just months post-surgery.

5️⃣ ACL injuries increase long-term knee arthritis risk.
- Even with surgery, ACL injuries can raise the risk of knee osteoarthritis later in life — especially if meniscus damage is involved.
Suffering from or concerned about a knee injury? We're here for you. Give us a call or request an appointment on our website 📲 281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

12/29/2025

Neck pain isn’t just about stiffness—it’s often a combination of joint restriction, muscle tension, and altered movement patterns.
Hands-on manual therapy helps:�
👉🏻Improve joint mobility�
👉🏻Reduce muscle guarding�
👉🏻Decrease pain and tension�
👉🏻Restore smoother, more natural movement
Used alongside targeted exercises, it helps patients move better—and feel better—long term 🤝
Are you or a loved one in need of physical therapy in the Friendswood area? Call us today to schedule with one of our expert therapists or request an appt on our website 📲 281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

This patient is suffering from scapular pain and bicep tendinitis after a rotator cuff repair. We decided to take a “stab” at it with dry needling 😏💉
After a rotator cuff repair, muscles around the shoulder blade and biceps tendon often become overworked, tight, or protective, leading to lingering scapular pain and bicipital tendinitis 😤
Dry needling helps by:�
🔹Releasing tight trigger points in overactive shoulder and scapular muscles�
🔹Improving local blood flow to irritated tissues�
🔹Reducing muscle guarding that places excess stress on the biceps tendon�
🔹Restoring normal muscle activation and movement patterns
When combined with targeted strengthening and mobility work💪🏻, dry needling can help calm pain, improve motion, and support a smoother recovery—so patients can progress with confidence.
As always, dry needling is just one tool we use as part of a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan🤝.
Are you or a loved one in need of physical therapy in the Friendswood area? Give us a call today or request an appointment on our website 📲281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

12/18/2025

It may look like fun & games 😜, but this exercise is monumental for training balance, reaction time, and confidence, at any age!
In this session, our Physical Therapy Assistant, Caleb, guides our patient through a dynamic balance and reach activity using . The pods are placed outside her base of support on a mirror, encouraging safe side-stepping, weight shifting, and reaching beyond her comfort zone as the lights randomly activate 🔥🚨

This functional, evidence-based approach challenges coordination 🤸, visual scanning, and postural control, key components for fall prevention and real-world mobility. With close guarding and skilled cueing, we’re building strength, confidence, and independence one movement at a time 🧘‍♀️🎯💪.
If you or a loved one are in need of physical therapy, give us a call or request an appointment on our website today 📲 281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

12/16/2025

So grateful we got to drop off some much needed supplies to our friends at City of Friendswood Animal Services who do so much for our four legged community members ❤️🐶🐱
A big THANK YOU to all of our patients who have so generously donated these items! 🙏

12/04/2025

As we age, we don’t just get older—we lose muscle. Starting around age 30, adults lose 3–8% of their muscle mass every decade, and that decline speeds up after 60 📉This natural process, called sarcopenia, affects everything from strength and balance to metabolism and joint health.
Less muscle doesn’t just mean “weaker.”
It means:
🔻slower calorie burn
🔻higher injury + fall risk
🔻increased joint pain
🔻reduced mobility
🔻lower energy levels
The good news? 😃📣
👉🏻Muscle loss is not inevitable—and physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to fight it. Through targeted strength work, mobility training, and personalized exercise prescriptions, PT helps rebuild strength, improve balance, and keep your body functioning at its highest level at every age.
If you’re noticing more weakness, fatigue, or aches than you used to… it may be time to strengthen, not slow down. 💪
Give us a call or request an appointment on our website today for an evaluation with one of our expert therapists 📲281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

12/03/2025

We are honored that when people are in pain, or trying to recover from an injury or surgery, they repeatedly seek us out 😌
Our quality of care is what drives us on a daily basis❤️! When you are in pain, who you go to for treatment matters.
Are you in need of physical therapy? Call us today or request an appointment on our website 📲281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com

11/27/2025

Wishing you all an enjoyable day with loved ones and great food 🧡🍂

11/20/2025

Give yourself the gift of mobility this holiday season 🎁 through the use of our skilled and caring physical therapists!
From injuries, post surgery rehab, and "tech neck", to ankle sprains, back pain from picking up your growing grandkids, and everything in between - we are here to help you recover and get back to living pain free ❤️🙌
If you or a loved one are in need of physical therapy, give us a call today or request an appointment on our website 📲 281-482-7380 | bowmanphysicaltherapy.com