Next Level Physio Blog

Revolutionize Your Run: The Single Leg Romanian Deadlift for Hamstring Health

At Next Level Physio, we often see a surge in runners combating high hamstring strains, a common yet…

Boost Your Healthspan with the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’: Why D3 is Essential

Amid the myriad of supplements gracing our shelves, one unassuming nutrient might just hold the key to enhanced…

Looking for the Best Physical Therapy In Cary? Reach out to Our Experts Today

When injuries or pain hold you back, it’s impossible to feel your best and operate at your highest…

Unlocking the Mystery of Persistent Knee Pain: The Overlooked Cause Runners Need to Know

For many runners, knee pain is a frustrating and seemingly inevitable part of their exercise routine. Traditional physical…

Rethinking IT Band Pain: Next Level Physio’s Proven Strategy for Runners

The IT Band – that notorious source of knee pain for runners, especially as race day approaches. As…

Beyond the Basics: How Advanced Physiotherapy Can Keep Runners Pain-Free

For avid runners, encountering pain is often an unwelcome companion on their fitness journey. While basic physical therapy…

Stretching for Runners: The Optimal Time for Maximum Benefit

The debate over the best time to stretch for runners is ongoing. Should it be before or after…

Mastering Shockwave Therapy: Benefits, Expectations, and Fast Fitness Recovery

As an athlete or fitness enthusiast, you know how frustrating it can be when an injury or chronic…

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: How It Works and Who Benefits Most

What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training? Blood Flow Restriction Training is a new method of training that…

The Top 6 Benefits of Cupping Physical Therapy for Active or Athletic Men and Women Over 40

Are you an active man or woman over 40 looking for a quick fix to sore muscles? If…

Empowering Athletes: The Benefits of Performance E-Dry Needling

Are you tired of being sidelined by chronic pain or discomfort that's holding you back from enjoying your…

Golfers’ Guide: How Physical Therapy Can Keep You Swinging Pain-Free

With all the success you’ve had in life, a sport like golf can really be humbling. The highs…

Are You Still Suffering from Lower Back Pain? Find out how to Empower Your Journey & Finally Overcome Your Lower Back Pain

At Next Level Physio, we understand that dealing with lower back pain can be an overwhelming challenge that…

4 Of The Best Achilles Tendonitis Exercises

Are you currently training for a marathon, but are finding it difficult to hit your targets because of…

Marathon Training – What Not To Do With Plantar Fasciitis

Training for a marathon is no simple feat and it can come with its fair share of emotional…

How To Avoid Knee Pain After Running Without Painkillers

"Why Do I Get Knee Pain After Running?" Are you struggling to keep up with your running schedule…

How to Get Rid of Shin Splints – 3 Proven Methods For Fast Relief

Love to run but hate shin splits? Don't worry you're not alone! Shin splints are caused by several…

A Warning To Golfers Struggling With Mobility And Pain

Are you suffering from a stiff, tight lower back that flares up after a few holes, making it…

Supercharge Your ACL Recovery with BFRT

If you're an athlete who has recently undergone ACL surgery, you're likely eager to get back to your…

4 Of The Best Golf Stretches To Reduce Pain, Stiffness And Tight Muscles

Golf is a popular sport that requires flexibility, mobility, and even balance. As we age, our bodies experience…

How To Relieve Ankle Pain With Physical Therapy

If you're desperate to relieve your ankle pain, struggle to make it through the day without soreness or…

Why You Can’t Get Relief When Doing Exercises For Your Ankle Pain

Are you struggling to run, unable to train your legs properly, and even feeling sore when you go…

Don’t Give Up If You’re Aching After Your First Game, Or After Getting Back Into The Gym

You're back into sports and exercise after your winter off-season enjoying the holidays and avoiding the cold, dark…

3 reasons why runners need to add strength training to their running program

As a runner, you probably already know the importance of logging consistent miles and incorporating speed work and…

Soccer Strength Exercise of the Month: The single-leg deadlift

As female soccer players, it’s important to have a strong and balanced lower body in order to perform…

3 Reasons Why You’re Still Having Knee Pain And Can’t Run, Bike, or Squat!

Knee pain is one of the most common areas of the body that we treat at Next Level…

Cupping Therapy – Does it Work?

Top 3 Causes of Knee Pain in Runners and How to Treat Them

Preventing Knee Pain in Runners: Tips and Strategies

Best Glute Exercises & Benefits of Strengthening This Muscle Group

I'm looking for trainers and PTs to share the benefits of training your glutes. There are lots of…

ACL Tears in Youth Athletes: Are female athletes at a higher risk for tears?

Almost 20 years ago, we started to see a noticeable increase in the number of youth athletes with…

What’s overstriding, and why can this be a problem for runners?

“Overstriding” means that when you run, you land with your foot in front of your body.In the image…

12 Ways to Soothe Sore Feet

According to two podiatrists and an orthopedic physical therapist When your feet are sore, you can feel miserable:…

5 Reasons To Get a 3D Running Gait Analysis

Are you training for a triathlon and want to increase your performance? Do you wish you could run…

5 Tips To Boost Energy Levels and Relieve Pain

If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking…

Strengthening Your Core Can Improve Balance

If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking…

What you eat can make you hurt more…

If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking…

Tension Headaches: How to Handle Them

If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking…

Tips to Treat Your Arthritis Pain

If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking…

Kick The Pain Medication With Natural Pain Relief

Say Goodbye To Expensive Over-The-Counter Medicine, and Hello To Physical Therapy! The society that we live in today…

Fitness, Rehab, and Recovery for Older Athletes (AUDIO)

Interested in fitness, rehab, and recovery for older athletes? Dr. Jerry Yoo was interviewed for The MOVEMENT Movement…

Physical Therapy Can Provide Sciatica Relief

Say Goodbye To Expensive Over-The-Counter Medicine, and Hello To Physical Therapy! The society that we live in today…

How Sleep Impacts Muscle Recovery and Injury Prevention

Looking for the best way to reduce your risk of athletic injury, and to ensure that your post-workout…

10 Best Quad Exercises For Bad Knees (From experts!)

Nobody likes knee pain, and I mean nobody. Growing up, I always heard my parents complaining about their…

Physical Therapy Can Help Ankle Pains, Strains, & Sprains

Everything You Need To Know To Get Up & Moving Again If you are experiencing ankle pain that…

Physical Therapy Can Provide Sciatica Relief

Kiss Your Pain Goodbye. Our bodies are composed of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.…

5 Tips To Boost Energy Levels and Relieve Pain

Simple Things You Can Do Each Day For Better Health! If you’ve been struggling with pain recently and…

Strengthening Your Core Can Improve Balance

How Physical Therapy Can Help Did you know that strengthening your core muscles is linked to developing better…

Got Back Pain? Your Posture May Be The Culprit

Good Posture, Great Health Most people struggle with sitting and standing up straight. Many of us can remember…

How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Back & Neck Pain

You don’t have to keep dealing with pain! Back and neck pain are extremely common conditions that many…

4 Tips To Help You Lead a More Healthy, Active Lifestyle

Small Ways To Improve Your Health How many reminders do you have each day that you aren’t getting…

5 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain That Physical Therapy Can Help

You Deserve To Live Pain-Free! Read On To Learn More… Regular appointments with a physical therapist are ideal…

5 Ways Therapeutic Massage Can Benefit Athletes

Kiss Sports Related Pain Goodbye! If you’re an athlete, it comes as no surprise to you that it…

You Can Find Pain Relief With Physical Therapy

Your Pain Ends Here. Have you recently suffered from a sports injury or auto accident? Chances are if…

Physical Therapy for Non-Pharmaceutical Arthritis Pain Management

Stiffness and discomfort don't have to be a part of our daily lives -- and yet many people…

The Best Treatment Method for Solving all of Your Aches and Pains

The older you get, the more aches and pains are bound to become an issue in your life.…

The Drug-Free Path to Pain Relief: Physical Therapy

Pain is a serious problem in today's world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from…

Need More Physical Activity? Here’s How to Get It

Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended…

Physical Therapy: The Key to Overcoming Hip and Knee Pain

Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee…

A Tasty Way to Get Pain and Inflammation Under Control

Who says that getting healthy has to be a chore? You'll be delighted to learn that simply by…

The Best Treatment Method for Solving All of Your Aches and Pains

Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains, or suffering from chronic pain for…

Say Goodbye to Your Stress-Related Headaches, Once and For All

Are you tortured by headache pain morning, noon and night, day after day? Does emotional and/or physical stress…

6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Improve Your Physical Health

Physical therapy improves the physical health of people who have injuries, illnesses and medical conditions. An individualized physical…