chronic pain

  • Dry Needling – Who, What, Why

    Dry Needling – Who, What, Why

    June 25, 2024

    “You’re a miracle worker.” As a physical therapist, those are the sweetest words you could hear, and thanks to dry needling, many physical therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy are in a position to bring that level of pain relief to our patients. When I began my physical therapy (PT) career, I was a skeptic […]

  • Benefits of Physical Therapy

    Benefits of Physical Therapy

    November 14, 2023

    Outpatient physical therapy is a form of rehabilitation that takes place outside of a hospital or medical facility. Instead, patients visit a physical therapy clinic or office to receive treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries. There are many benefits to physical therapy, including: Convenient Location: We have 22 locations around the West […]

  • 5 Exercises for Eliminating Headaches

    5 Exercises for Eliminating Headaches

    September 2, 2022

    A significant portion of the population suffers from headaches and as Leah Adams, DPT reported in a previous blog, many of them are treatable through physical therapy and exercise. Specifically, cervicogenic and tension-type headaches can benefit from stretching, posture correction, and strengthening. Below are five exercises to lead you to headache-free living! First, let’s discuss […]

  • Chronic Pain

    Chronic Pain

    October 27, 2021

    What is nociception? Do I have pain receptors? Why do I hurt? Why is my body producing so much pain? These are all complex questions that have some answers rooted in the word nociception. Nociception’s relationship to pain production is not always straightforward, so let’s unpack some of its complexities. “Nociception is the process by […]