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Strength Is Medicine: How Building Muscle Protects Your Joints and Prevents Injury

Strength isn’t just about lifting heavier—it’s about protecting your joints, reducing pain, and staying active for life. At Living Well Physical Therapy and Performance, we see how building muscle improves resilience, prevents injury, and supports long-term movement at any age. Learn why strength truly is medicine—and how smart, guided training can help you move better, feel stronger, and keep doing what you love.

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Stephanie Patek Stephanie Patek

Stand Tall, Stay Strong: Why Posture Is Your Secret Superpower

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.

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