Low Back Pain? Why Hands-On Care and Exercise Beat Pills and Procedures By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC If you live long enough, your back will complain. Low back pain is now the most expensive health problem in the United States. In 2016, Americans spent an estimated $134.5 billion on low back and [...]
A Physical Therapy Playbook for Primary Prevention of Dementia and Alzheimer’s By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC In the U.S., ~7.2 million older adults are living with Alzheimer’s in 2025; without breakthroughs, prevalence could approach ~13–14 million within a few decades. Total annual care costs are ~$384B in 2025, trending toward ~$1T [...]
Baseball Pitchers - Shutdown or De-Load? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As baseball season winds down, pitchers face an important decision: should they take a complete break (“shutdown”) or follow a gradual “de-load” period to protect their arm health and maintain performance? Research over the past decade has begun to reshape [...]
Can Jump Power Predict Golf Drive Distance? What the Latest Research Means for Your Game By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Golf performance research continues to uncover what separates elite golfers from the rest of the pack. A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research investigated whether explosive power—measured [...]
The Smarter Way to Diagnosis and Treat Low Back Pain: Exam, Hands-On Care, and Targeted Injections By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain is one of the most common health problems in America. Nearly 80% of adults will experience significant back pain at some point, and up to 30% of those [...]
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Thoracic Outlet Surgery the Role of Physical Therapy By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Philadelphia — In a move that has given Phillies fans pause, ace pitcher Zack Wheeler was recently diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and is slated for season-ending decompression surgery. What does this condition mean [...]
Can I Play Sports Again After a Knee or Hip Replacement? The Answer Might Surprise You! By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Why Have a Joint Replacement in the First Place? Total hip and knee replacements relieve debilitating pain and reclaim mobility lost to osteoarthritis, helping patients regain the ability to swing [...]
Play Better, Hurt Less: Mid-Summer Golf Injuries and How to Prevent Them By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC As summer rounds heat up, so do the aches and pains that come with repetitive swings, long days on the course, and limited recovery time. For many golfers, mid-season becomes the tipping point where minor [...]
Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation: The Silent Spark Behind Pain and Disease By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC We often think of inflammation as something visible, like the swelling after an ankle sprain or the redness around a cut. But there’s another, quieter form of inflammation that may be the true villain behind chronic pain, [...]
A Science-Based Look at When to Worry and When to Rest By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Arm pain after throwing is a common complaint among baseball players at all levels-from Little League to the Major Leagues. But is all post-throwing pain a red flag? Or can some soreness be part [...]
