Apr21st 2026The Short Answer: No, You Can Start PT Right Away One of the most common questions people ask is whether they need to see a doctor before starting physical therapy. The simple answer is no. In many cases, you can go straight to a physical therapist without waiting for a referral. This means you can
Apr2nd 2026Shoulder pain rarely appears completely out of nowhere. For many people, the discomfort has actually been building quietly for weeks, months, or even years before it becomes impossible to ignore. What starts as occasional tightness, stiffness, weakness, or clicking may eventually turn into pain that affects sleep, workouts, work tasks, and everyday movement. One of
Mar20th 2026There’s nothing quite like the frustration of lying awake at night, tossing and turning, waiting for sleep that never seems to come. For many people, poor sleep gets blamed on stress, busy schedules, or too much screen time. And while those factors play a role, they’re often not the full story. In reality, physical discomfort
Mar12th 2026Frozen shoulder is one of the most frustrating conditions people experience in the clinic. It often starts subtly—a little stiffness reaching overhead or some soreness when rolling over in bed. Over time, that mild irritation can turn into severe restriction that makes everyday tasks feel surprisingly difficult. At Houghton Physical Therapy, frozen shoulder is something
