Author name: Brandon Heard

Shoulder pain reaching behind back

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Reach Behind My Back?

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Reach Behind My Back? You reach behind your back to tuck in your shirt, and suddenly you feel a sharp pinch in your shoulder. Or maybe you’ve noticed that putting on a jacket has become uncomfortable. Reaching for your wallet in your back pocket feels awkward. Even something

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Why Does My Shoulder Pinch When I Reach Overhead?

Why Does My Shoulder Pinch When I Reach Overhead? You reach into the kitchen cabinet to grab a plate, and there it is again—that familiar pinch in your shoulder. Maybe it happens when you’re putting on a sweatshirt, lifting weights overhead, throwing a ball, or reaching into the back seat of your car. You might

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Exact Stretching Routine for Lower Back: A Quick Reset for Active Adults and Athletes

If your lower back feels tight after a run, a long hike, or another day at the desk before the gym, you are not alone. The right exact stretching routine for lower back relief can help you loosen up, move better, and get back to the activities you love with more confidence. If your pain keeps popping up, feels stuck, or you want a clear plan that ties stretching, strength, and performance together, the team at Total Pursuit can help.

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dry needling in Green Bay

Dry Needling in Green Bay & De Pere: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It Helps

If you’re dealing with stubborn muscle pain, tightness, or limited movement that won’t respond to stretching or rest, dry needling may be the missing piece. At Total Pursuit Physical Therapy & Performance, we use dry needling as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan for active adults and busy professionals in Green Bay and De

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Are You Breathing Wrong During Exercise? The Technique That Protects Your Spine And Core For Active Outdoor Athletes

As a sports physical therapist, I see strong, motivated people every week who train hard, eat well, and still feel tight backs, cranky hips, or weak cores because their breathing works against them instead of for them.
Your breathing pattern is a powerful lever for spine protection and core strength, but it is only one part of your full movement story. At Total Pursuit Physical Therapy and Performance in the Green Bay and De Pere area, we look at how you breathe, lift, run, climb, and move through your actual life so your plan matches your goals, not generic rehab.
We help you use better breathing as a performance tool, not just a pain fix. That means you stay focused on what matters most to you, whether that is race day, summit day, or pain free playtime with your kids.

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The Gym Goers Secret: 4 Drills for Pain-Free Lifts

The Gym Goer's Secret: 4 Drills for Pain Free Lifting

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