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The Primal Blog

Expert advice on recovery, performance, and living pain-free from our team of physical therapists.
Physical therapist guiding movement exercises that support brain health, memory, and cognitive function.

Can Exercise Grow Your Brain? What Walking and Dance Do for Memory

The idea that exercise can grow your brain sounds like a bold claim. Two decades…

Runner practicing sprint form on a track as part of physical therapy drills to improve running mechanics.

How to Improve Running Form: 7 Drills From a Physical Therapist

Good running form starts with four fundamentals: running tall, a subtle ankle-led forward lean, compact…

Patient holding his wrist due to carpal tunnel symptoms before treatment and surgery.

Sean came to us with a surgery date on the calendar. Actually, two: he was…

Dr. JJ Physical therapist performing a guided squat exercise during a physical therapy session.

Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy: Is There a Difference?

If you book “physiotherapy” instead of “physical therapy,” are you getting different care, or just…

You swing your feet out of bed, take that first step, and feel a sharp…

Person experiencing wrist pain from a repetitive strain injury

Is It Really Carpal Tunnel? Misdiagnosed Wrist Pain

You buy a wrist brace, wear it to sleep, and undergo painful injections, yet the…

Accessible entrance of Primal Physical Therapy in Bryn Mawr with flat street parking for easy access.

Athletes seeking faster recovery and pain relief are increasingly turning to photobiomodulation (PBM). The clinical…

Difference Between Red Light Therapy and Laser Therapy

Struggling with chronic pain, a sports injury, or a stubborn skin condition? The first question…

Dry needling treatment being performed on a patient's neck

Is Dry Needling Right for You? Pros, Cons, and What to Expect

Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that uses a thin solid needle to release…