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.
How to Choose the Right Backpack (and Wear It Without Wrecking Your Back)
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.
Unlocking the Thoracic Spine: How Better Mobility Improves Posture and Performance”
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.
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.