December in Whitefish Bay is full of holiday cheer—but it’s also one of the most common months for preventable injuries. From decorating mishaps to icy sidewalks and rushed workouts, December brings a perfect storm of strain on your back, shoulders, and joints. The good news? With a few smart habits, most of these injuries are completely avoidable. In this guide, a Doctor of Physical Therapy shares the top holiday injury risks and simple strategies to keep you moving well and pain-free all season long.

This holiday season in Whitefish Bay is packed with joy, movement, and nonstop to-dos—and it’s easy for your healthy habits to slip. But staying strong and pain-free doesn’t require more time, just the right approach. From quick strength sessions to everyday movement, smarter lifting, and simple stress resets, you can keep your body feeling its best all season long. Here’s how to finish the year strong and stay mobile, energized, and injury-free with practical tips from Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance.

Carrying a backpack shouldn’t cause pain! At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance in Whitefish Bay, we share tips on choosing the right backpack, adjusting straps, and carrying it safely to protect your student’s shoulders, neck, and back.

When the thoracic spine gets stiff, everything from your golf swing to your desk posture can suffer. The good news? With the right mobility work, you can unlock pain-free movement and boost performance.

Discover how proper posture can reduce pain, improve mobility, and boost confidence with expert guidance from Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance in Whitefish Bay, WI. In this article, our Doctors of Physical Therapy explain how poor posture contributes to neck, shoulder, and back pain, and offers proven tips for correcting alignment at work, during exercise, and in everyday life. Learn simple strategies to strengthen postural muscles, improve ergonomics, and prevent long-term issues. Whether you’re dealing with forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or tech neck, our personalized physical therapy approach helps you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.

Your shoulder is an incredible piece of engineering. It’s the joint that lets you throw a baseball, reach the top shelf, or wave to a friend across the street.

But here’s the catch—because it’s so mobile, it’s also one of the most vulnerable joints in your body. And one of the most common issues we see here at Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance;  Shoulder instability.

Learn how to tell the difference between normal post-run soreness and early signs of injury. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy explain the rules of soreness for runners, including recovery tips and when to rest.

If you’ve ever started a new running routine or ramped up your workout intensity, you might have felt a dull, aching pain along the front of your lower leg. This discomfort is commonly known as “shin splints” and a very common overuse injury we treat—especially among runners, dancers, and athletes in high-impact sports.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and one of the most common reasons people seek care at Living Well Physical Therapy.

By understanding common running injuries and implementing effective prevention strategies, you can enjoy the countless benefits of running while minimizing the risk of injury.