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Why You Should Continue Physical Therapy Even After Your Pain Is Gone
Understand why pain relief is something to celebrate—but it's not always the finish line.
Nicholas Matthes
5 days ago


What to Expect During Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery
Understand what recovery looks like after knee replacement surgery to help you feel more prepared, confident, and motivated.
Nicholas Matthes
Jun 25


Why Your Shoulder Pain Gets Worse at Night
Understand why shoulder pain increases at night is often the first step toward finding lasting relief.
Nicholas Matthes
Jun 3


Why Your Sciatica Keeps Returning
Sciatica can be one of the most f rustrating types of pain to deal with. For many people, symptoms improve temporarily — only to come back again weeks or months later. The pain may start in the lower back and travel into the: Glutes Hip Leg Calf Foot Some people also experience: Tingling Numbness Burning sensations Weakness Tightness while sitting or walking Recurring sciatica is often linked to underlying movement problems, muscle imbalances, or lifestyle factors that were n
Nicholas Matthes
May 27


Why Your MRI Doesn’t Always Match Your Pain
After dealing with ongoing pain, many people expect an MRI to provide a clear answer. But surprisingly, imaging results do not always match what someone actually feels physically. Some patients have significant pain with only minor findings on an MRI, while others show disc bulges, degeneration, or tears and experience little to no pain at all. At Ark Physical Therapy, understanding the difference between imaging findings and real-life movement limitations is an important par
Nicholas Matthes
May 20


Can Physical Therapy Help You Avoid Surgery for Back, Knee, or Shoulder Pain?
Many common cases of back, knee, and shoulder pain may improve without surgery through personalized physical therapy and targeted movement treatment. Learn how conservative care can help reduce pain, restore function, and support long-term recovery.
Nicholas Matthes
May 13


Why Does Pain Keep Coming Back? Understanding the Root Cause of Recurring Injuries
Learn how physical therapy can help identify the root cause of recurring pain and prevent pain from continually returning.
Nicholas Matthes
May 7


Cupping Therapy: What Patients Should Know Before Trying It
Cupping is an ancient technique, but its modern use raises an important question: is it actually helpful, or just hype?
Nicholas Matthes
Apr 15


7 Signs You Might Benefit from Physical Therapy (Even If You’re Not Injured)
How do you know if physical therapy might be right for you?
Here are 7 signs to look out for!
Nicholas Matthes
Apr 8


5 Habits That May Be Slowing Your Physical Therapy Recovery
Small daily habits may be slowing your recovery more than you realize. See the five common mistakes that can delay progress!
Nicholas Matthes
Feb 24
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