Big Ivy Physical Therapy and Wellness

01/15/2026

Thursday Thoughts

Pain is influenced by many factors including the nervous system, movement tolerance, and past experiences, so it’s possible to have real pain even when scans look normal. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Clinical review, BMJ (Hartvigsen et al., 2018).

01/14/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adjusting how tasks are done may help some people move with less discomfort during recovery.
✅ Tip: Movement strategies are based on symptoms, not rigid rules.

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Motivational Monday

01/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Each vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce back pain. This unique architecture allows you to bend, twist, and stand upright with remarkable stability.

01/08/2026

Thursday Therapy Thoughts

It’s easy to assume that whatever shows up on an MRI must be the reason you hurt, but research shows many spine findings like disc bulges and degeneration are very common in people with no symptoms at all, which is why imaging works best when combined with your symptoms and a physical exam. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).

01/07/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist looks at how joints, muscles, and everyday movements may be linked to neck or back pain. This helps guide care based on your symptoms rather than assumptions or generic advice.
✅ Tip: Understanding what aggravates symptoms often helps guide better care.

01/06/2026

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care and a leading cause of missed work and limitations in daily activity across the US. Research suggests that shoulder pain affects up to one in four adults at any given time, with lifetime prevalence estimates as high as one in t...

01/01/2026

Happy New Years!