Oct3rd 2025Doctors and specialists often recommend surgery when symptoms get severe. But "severe" doesn’t always mean surgery is the best or only route forward. Pain can stem from many causes: muscle imbalances, movement dysfunctions, lifestyle habits, past injuries, or even nerve irritation. Surgery may address a structural problem—but not the underlying reasons for your discomfort.
Sep19th 2025At Houghton Physical Therapy, we understand how discouraging it can be to try treatment after treatment and still feel stuck. That’s why we’re excited to offer Shockwave Therapy—a safe, non-invasive, and highly effective option for people who are ready to feel better and move more freely again.
Aug28th 2025Sciatica is more than just back and leg pain — in some cases, it can cause leg weakness that makes walking or standing difficult. This type of sciatica, often called paralyzing sciatica, happens when compressed nerves in the lower back disrupt normal muscle function. The good news? With early treatment, guided physical therapy, and advanced non-surgical options like Shockwave and Stimpod therapy, most people make a full recovery and prevent flare-ups in the future.
Jul25th 2025Tennis elbow—or lateral epicondylitis—is a frustrating and painful condition that affects far more people than just athletes. If you’ve been dealing with aching, burning, or weakness in the outside of your elbow, you’re not alone. The good news? There are highly effective, evidence-based physical therapy treatments available that don’t involve rest alone or relying on painkillers.
