Body Politic Physical Therapy

08/29/2023

New website is live! Schedule a physical therapy check-up now, and make sure everything is working the way it should be.

Get answers to your pain in the first session. Book an appointment What does the first session look like? Tell us about yourself In addition to learning about your current pain and concerns, we want to know your story. What brought you to where you are today? This includes your work life, hobbies, o...

10/19/2022

Today we said goodbye to our awesome intern, Yuming, who’s returning to China. We’re so thankful for the happy energy and goofiness you brought to the clinic every day. You are caring, hardworking, and always smiling. Whoever you work with is lucky to have you under their care. Good luck wherever you go, and we hope to see you soon, my friend.

10/13/2022

So thankful to have an office of our own after working out of my home for so long. It’s definitely been a long journey but seeing our sign on the door makes it feel like home. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and say hi!

Body Politic Physical Therapy
980 Roosevelt, Ste. 240
Irvine, CA 92620

06/22/2022

No matter where technology brings us, our bodies need our attention and gratitude. They allow us to do the things we love and go to the places we dream of going. Don’t let poor posture keep you from enjoying life’s adventures.

Common symptoms of poor posture.
💥Headache
💥Neck stiffness
💥Back Ache
💥Shoulder Impingement
💥Fatigue

If you are experiencing any of these while wearing a VR headset or working at your office, it may not be just a byproduct of technology but actually a symptom of your poor posture. Comment or DM us if you would us to make a video about what good posture is.

02/12/2022

Since elementary school fitness tests, we’ve been indoctrinated to believe that crutches, sit-ups, leg lifts, etc will give you core strength. In reality, these exercises only focus on the muscles that bend your abdomen like the re**us abdominis and hip flexors. True core strength comes from the ability to actually brace your abdomen similarly to the way a corset does.

teaches your core to do this. As you inhale, your belly should rise and as you exhale it should shrink, bringing your belly button towards your spine. If you’re looking to start building true core strength, the best way to start is by learning to breathe with your .

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02/10/2022

The Water Bottle Challenge
A great exercise for those with a weak back or low back pain.

This is a variation of the classic bird dog which can be a great exercise. However, most people do the poorly and end up compensating with other muscles. Try this with the water bottle and without and see if it makes a difference.

We used a mini sized water bottle to make it extra difficult, but feel free to use any size. The smaller it is, the harder it is.

04/01/2021

Stop feeling self-conscious about your walk. Everybody has their own unique style, but with these 4 walking tips, you can become the best version of yourself. By practicing these simple changes, you can walk with confidence and with less pain.

Your friends will never make fun of you again for the way you walk! Try these 4 tips to improve the efficiency and quality of your walk. Dr. Joey Luo is a do...

03/24/2021

If you're struggling with shoulder pain, it's likely you've been told to strengthen your ROTATOR CUFF MUSCLES. And, you're given some kind of shoulder rotation exercise. However, just doing the motions will NOT make them stronger, or more importantly, activate them when you need them. The only thing that is going to activate them is building awareness and strengthening the neuromuscular connection. TRY THIS exercise NOW!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb8J1A8Mesw

Many people are told to work out their rotator cuff muscles when dealing with shoulder pain. But what are the rotator cuff muscles and how do you actually tu...

02/10/2021

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