Maybe you bent over to pick something up. Maybe you were tying your shoes, making the bed, sneezed, or simply turned around too quickly. If you’re a gym-goer, maybe it happened during a deadlift or squat. Or maybe you did virtually nothing and suddenly you back just went out. When someone tells me they “threw their back out,” the story often sounds something like this: “I bent over and felt something happen in my low back. Then, over the next hour, all the muscles tightened u

Most people think of turf toe as a "jammed" or sprained big toe that just needs rest and time. While that's sometimes true, turf toe can be surprisingly stubborn. Months after the initial injury, many people still have pain pushing off when they walk, run, hike, or play sports. As a Boulder physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, I've learned that successful turf toe treatment often isn't just about helping injured tissues heal. It's also about understanding why

Maybe you're watching the World Cup, following your favorite club, or seeing friends join local leagues and feeling the itch to play soccer again. Maybe you played in high school, college, or recreational leagues years ago. You still consider yourself athletic. You can go for a run, hit the gym, hike the trails around Boulder, or stay active with other sports. But soccer is different. One of the biggest mistakes returning players make is assuming that because they feel fit en

You’re consistent with your strength work. You lift, you train, you’re not skipping the basics. On paper, you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. But something still feels off. There’s a sense that a certain area just isn’t contributing the way it should. Maybe it feels weaker than expected, or harder to engage, even though you’ve been training it. Is this actually a strength issue, or is something else getting in the way? The Limitation of Strengthening Alone Strength

Many cases of neck pain, back pain, and even sciatica develop from the positions we spend the most time in each day. When the spine and pelvis stay in stressed positions, like slouching while sitting, standing unevenly, or sleeping in poor alignment, certain muscles, joints, and nerves absorb more load than they’re designed to handle. Over time, that repeated stress can lead to irritation, stiffness, and persistent pain. Why Posture Can Lead to Pain From an orthopedic and phy

Have you already tried physical therapy, chiropractic, or the “wait and see” approach for scoliosis—and still feel stuck? I see it all the time. Many people come to me after working through conventional treatments that failed to deliver long-term relief. At my Boulder-based clinic, I offer expert-level scoliosis physical therapy designed for those ready to move beyond generic care and get real results. With over 20 years of experience treating complex pain and spinal conditio