Better Than PT: Effective Pain Relief Solutions.
by Josh Palcic, DPT You've Tried PT, Chiropractic Care and Massage. Nothing Seems to Work. Has previous treatment left you dissatisfied, perplexed, and financially strained? I understand your situation—I've been on the other side, as a doctor of physical therapy, unable to provide lasting relief. This led me on a quest to discover a better […]
Neurofeedback for Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety can feel like a heavy burden to those who perform in some way. Your mind may be muddled as if there is too much going on in your head, or you may feel like you forgot everything you’ve ever practiced or rehearsed! Neither are ideal situations for performing. Whether it's sports, singing, dancing, fitness competitions, instrumental performances, academic […]
Does Neurofeedback Help With Sleep?
Importance of Sleep for Overall Health Sleep is not a luxury, it is a necessity for good overall health and well-being. Research has shown that sleep plays a vital role in strengthening the immune system, protecting heart health, regulating weight, improving mood, and can even affect memory. In short, a good night's sleep is essential […]
How Improving Flexibility Can Increase Injuries
Tightness is Not Always a Sign of Potential Injury Have you ever experienced tightness in your hamstrings or hip flexors? These are very common complaints that we hear when we ask our clients to move during their first sessions with us. Many people assume, maybe through years of being told by gym teachers, coaches and […]
NOT Your Typical Physical Therapy: “Think Different, Move Different, Be Different.”
NOT Your Typical Physical Therapy: "Think Different, Move Different, Be Different." Critical thinking drives our assessments as we attempt to determine the root issue that is holding you back. This separates us from many of the medical model therapy clinics and talk-based counseling. We are One80 providers and NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback providers which sets us apart […]
Neurofeedback for Kids in School
Is your child struggling with school? Are they having trouble paying attention, completing homework, or keeping up with their peers? Do they lack confidence? NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback for Kids of All Ages If so, you may want to consider NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback. NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, brain-training program that can help kids of all ages improve […]
7 Reasons Athletes Choose Us for Sports Therapy and Rehab
#1. Customized Care. One-on-One Sports Therapy Treatment We focus on finding the root cause of your specific issue with an extensive functional evaluation each session. You will be seen one-on-one for manual therapy treatment and progress through customized reinforcement exercises. #2. Science-Based Process and Treatment Strategies Rather than relying on symptom modification gimmicks, Breaking Through […]
Best Neurofeedback Myths, Busted!
Myth: Allow at least two nights sleep between neurofeedback sessions. BUSTED! This is also false. The NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback is so safe that sessions can be run even twice per day if you want. Because it doesn’t push the brain, NeurOptimal® cannot hurt you nor create side effects.
Do I Need An MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging, MRIs, are common imaging used to diagnose a variety of orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions. However, many people are not aware that they may not need an MRI at all. According to a study published in the journal Radiology, only 1 in 5 MRIs actually lead to a change in treatment plan. This means that […]
CrossFit Champion Credits Neurofeedback for Better Performance
Steve Hamming is an impressive athlete. Maybe most widely known as the CrossFit Games Master's World Champion in 2014 he competed in the CrossFit World Championships four times. He has also earned gold medals in the USA track and field master's division, 7 National championships in Fast pitch softball and 2016 Olympic weightlifting National champion. […]
Neuropeak Neurofeedback Used in “Quarterback” Series Compared to NeurOptimal®
In last week's post, What is the Neurofeedback on Netflix’s Quarterback Series?, we wrote about the benefits of neurofeedback for athletes, as Kirk Cousins demonstrates in the series. The type of neurofeedback Kirk uses is called Neuropeak Pro. At Breaking Through we use NeurOptimal®. There are several types of neurofeedback, so how do you know […]
What is the Neurofeedback on Netflix’s Quarterback Series?
Quarterbacks and Neurofeedback To kick off football season, we wanted to bring attention to a connection between football and neurofeedback, a service we offer at our clinic! In the Netflix series “Quarterback,” Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins discusses his use of neurofeedback to help him stay focused and engaged during games. (Neurofeedback is mentioned in the […]
What Works Better Than PRP Injections for Shoulder Pain?
Success Treating Shoulder Pain We know how frustrating shoulder pain can be. We've seen it firsthand, in the many patients we've treated over the years. (Read another patient success story: Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain & Foot Drop). This post is about Jim, another one of those patients. Jim had been suffering from shoulder pain for […]
How Do You Fix Lower Back Pain from Weightlifting?
First was Maria (client testimonial video below) who said she first came to Breaking Through with terrible sciatic nerve pain that was keeping her from being able to perform her CrossFit workouts and starting to affect her everyday life. This client is a very active CrossFit athlete, who was unable to workout effectively due to […]
Golf Fitness: Looking for Stiffness not Tightness
We know there's not too many better ways to spend a few gorgeous hours then on the golf course enjoying your favorite game. But when an injury keeps that from happening, or your game is too frustrating to enjoy, we also know the feeling of missing that great mental and physical release. At Breaking Through […]
Pickleball Injuries: Prevention and Rehab
Pickleball is a fun game that has rapidly gained popularity in the past few years. The game is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played on a court that is much smaller than a tennis court. Due to its minimal equipment requirement and the ability to be played by people of all […]
Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: What Our Patients Are Saying.
Recent Physical Therapy Patient Testimonials: “I’ve been working with Dr Evan since May. Went in with chronic low back pain that impacted my daily quality of life, as well as my weightlifting, as well as shoulder and wrist pain. Through the exercises he prescribed me as well as working on muscle activation im pain free […]
Can Neurofeedback Help My Foster Child or Adopted Child?
by Jennifer Palcic, Neurofeedback Trainer Our journey with NeurOptimal® began in 2020. Our family began fostering a young boy, who had been through significant trauma, in April 2019. He had been in the foster care system for 4.5 years and had lived in four homes before he moved into ours. He was placed in the […]
Can Physical Therapy Work for Severe Back Pain?
Effective Physical Therapy for Severe Back Pain The following patient testimonial about our physical therapy helping to alleviate severe back pain is really powerful for us. The idea that this patient was in so much severe back pain he couldn't enjoy playing with his children just hits so hard. It was an absolute pleasure to […]
Physical Therapy for Foot Drop: Patient Returns to Dance After 10 Years!
Shoulder Pain: Makes Work Difficult and Eliminated Dance, Workouts and Activity We recently had the pleasure of working with a young lady, Trish. She came to the physical therapists at Breaking Through with complaints of left shoulder pain that would bring her to tears and was limiting the “fun” activities she enjoyed. With the intensity […]
Rehabbing a Throwing Injury: Start With the Legs
Sports Rehab for Throwing Injury: Understanding the Kinetic Chain In throwing sports, a complex sequence of movements is required to throw an object with maximum force and accuracy. This sequence is known as the kinetic chain, and it involves a series of movements that originate in the legs and travel up through the torso and […]
How Long Does Physical Therapy Take for Lower Back Pain
Millions of people suffer from low back pain daily, but some choose not to seek treatment while others try unproven therapies. Physical therapy has been shown to make little progress towards controlling the back pain epidemic (read our page: Why Conventional Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Doesn't Work), as most unspecific low back pain […]
Effective Physical Therapy for Baseball Sports Rehab
What is Physical Therapy for Baseball Sports Rehab? Physical therapy is a form of treatment that helps athletes recover from injuries by utilizing a wide range of therapeutic exercises and activities. This treatment is aimed at restoring physical function, reducing pain, and preventing further injuries. Physical therapy for baseball sports rehab is a specialized form […]
Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis: Our Effective PT Will Get You Back on Your Feet ASAP!
So, what exactly is plantar fasciitis? It's a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, called the plantar fascia. This can happen from overuse, improper footwear, or even just standing or walking for long periods of time. Athletes, especially runners and dancers, […]
Ending Sciatica Pain with Breaking Through Physical Therapy
Sciatica pain is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the human body. Physical therapy is a common treatment for sciatica pain, and Breaking Through uses a comprehensive approach called The One80 System® that offers […]
Patient Avoids Spinal Fusion Surgery with Physical Therapy
This patient’s story about avoiding spinal fusion surgery with physical therapy from Breaking Through Intensive Therapy, is true, based on his own words, as published in his Google review, copy and pasted below.
Back Surgery Alternative: EFFECTIVE Physical Therapy
This patient's story about his back pain, avoiding back surgery, and golf rehab physical therapy, is true and published with consent. In some cases names and personal details have been made-up to protect the privacy of patients. We know back pain can become unbearable. And we agree that sometimes back surgery is the best option. […]
When Postoperative Knee Surgery Physical Therapy Isn’t Enough
This patient's story about her knee surgery physical therapy is true and published with consent. In some cases names and personal details have been made-up to protect the privacy of patients. We know knee pain can become unbearable. And we agree that sometimes knee surgery is the best option. As much as we emphasize using […]
Physical Therapy for Sports Performance: CrossFit
Are you an athlete looking for an edge over your competition? Or are you an older athlete concerned about what your body can and can not do as it ages? Maybe you don't even consider yourself an "athlete" per se, but having the ability to perform solid strength training, or CrossFit workouts (WODs) everyday is […]
Knee Pain Treatment for a Young Athlete
This patient story is true and published with their consent. In some cases names and personal details have been made-up to protect the privacy of our patients. Do you or your high school athlete have knee pain that's keeping them off the court, field or track and out of the game? Have other "knee pain […]
Shoulder Pain Treatment: Hear from a Local Auto Mechanic & Body Builder
Do you have constant shoulder pain that won't go away? Worried the doctor will tell you the only shoulder pain treatment is surgery? Or that the best shoulder pain treatment is to ice and rest? Not at Breaking Through. Our doctors give you a shoulder pain treatment that works for your lifestyle and avoids surgery. […]
Is Rest Bad for Sports Injury Rehab?
The old way of thinking about sports injuries, or any injuries, is to take some time, go home and rest. The idea is that by not moving your body the pain symptoms would decrease and before there was such a thing as "sports medicine" or a Sports Injury Doctor, physicians would adhere to the Hippocratic […]
Understand Sports Injury Basics to Get Effective Sports Injury Treatment
With football season in full swing, and basketball season on the horizon, we thought taking a look at sports injury basics can help our student team athletes, and parents of our team sport athletes, to avoid sports injuries. By understanding sports injuries we can treat them more effectively when they happen. And injuries don't just […]
Physical Therapist Have You Using a Foam Roller? Red Flag!
Foam rollers have become very popular in the health and wellness community. You won't find them at Breaking Through. Let's dive into why so many professionals lean on the foam roller and why you should ditch your foam roller and any physical therapist that prescribes them. In the end, the answer to your ailment; whether […]
How to Pick the Best Running Shoe for Supination, Pronation and Injuries or Pain
Dr. Josh Palcic, Physical Therapist at Breaking Through, knows about running. As a runner himself, and a father of children on cross country teams and other running sports, Josh hears this question a lot, "what's the best shoe for running?" This video goes into more detail about the pros and cons of running shoes made […]
Is Stretching Bad for You? Why Stretching is NOT Your Friend.
Stretching the wrong way, long, static stretching, can do more harm than good. Stretching can decrease an athlete's performance, lead to increased fatigue and actually lead to more feelings of "tightness." First, let's define "stretch" and then explain why stretching is NOT your friend. When We Say Stretching is NOT Your Friend, What is "Stretching?" […]
Affording Neurofeedback and Intensive Therapy: Applying for Grants
Many of our families experience great success with neurofeedback in just a few sessions and realize it would be more cost effective to either purchase or rent their own NeurOptimal®'s Portable Neurofeedback device for home use. However, although renting is more cost effective than paying for individual sessions, and purchasing your own device is the […]
The WHY Behind The One80 System, Function Not Symptoms
If you're an athlete, you'll appreciate learning more about our physical therapy for CrossFit athletes in this video/podcast. At Breaking Through, our physical trainers have carefully chosen The One80 System as the process through which we restore movement and reduce pain. Dr. Rhett Polka, founder of The One80 System®, joins Froning & Friends, a regular […]