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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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Shoulder pinching when reaching overhead

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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rotator cuff tear

Why Physical Therapy Is Often the Better First Choice for Rotator Cuff Tears

Rotator Cuff Tear: Why Physical Therapy Is Often More Effective Than Surgery If you’ve been told you have a rotator cuff tear, your first thought was probably, “Do I need surgery?” It’s a fair question. Shoulder pain that lingers, especially pain that makes it hard to reach overhead, sleep on your side, or lift groceries,

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Physical therapist performing dry needling for shoulder pain in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain: Does It Actually Work?

Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain: Does It Actually Work? Shoulder pain can make everyday life frustrating. Maybe reaching into a cabinet hurts. Maybe your shoulder aches after lifting weights. Maybe sleeping on your side has become impossible. Or maybe every time you throw a ball, swing a golf club, climb at Odyssey Climbing + Fitness,

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Climber’s Elbow: Why Rock Climbers Get Inner Elbow Pain (And How to Fix It)

If you’re a climber dealing with inner elbow pain, you’re not alone. Many climbers training at Odyssey Climbing + Fitness or other gyms in the Green Bay area experience what’s commonly known as climber’s elbow—a frustrating injury that can limit your strength, endurance, and time on the wall. You might notice: The good news?With the

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Finger Pain From Climbing

Finger Pain From Climbing: What Green Bay Climbers Should Know

If you climb regularly at Odyssey Climbing + Fitness or another climbing gym in the Green Bay area, you’ve probably experienced finger pain from climbing. Climbing places enormous stress on the small tendons and ligaments of the fingers—especially during: While mild soreness can be normal, persistent finger pain may indicate an overuse injury that shouldn’t

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breathing wrong during exercise

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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