Radiculopathy—commonly experienced as nerve-related pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating into the arm or leg—can significantly impact daily life, athletic performance, and overall quality of movement. Whether symptoms originate from the cervical spine (neck) or lumbar spine (low back), many patients are searching for safe, effective ways to manage symptoms outside the clinic. One approach that continues to gain attention in both clinical practice and research is self-traction—guided movements that patients can perform at home to help reduce nerve irritation. At FX Physical Therapy, traction is used intentionally and selectively,…

If you train hard, stay active, or spend long hours at a desk, you’ve probably noticed a frustrating pattern: pain often shows up when you’re trying to perform. Whether it’s knee pain every time you run, low back pain when lifting, shoulder pain during presses, or neck tightness after hours of computer work, performance-based pain is extremely common—and highly treatable with the right approach. At FX Physical Therapy, we help active people stay active—not by stopping the activity, but by understanding why pain shows up and fixing the underlying movement…