Before the MRI, Injection, or Surgery: What Physical Therapy Can Do? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC When pain shows up, many people immediately wonder if they need an MRI, an injection, medication, or even surgery. That reaction is understandable. Pain can be frustrating, scary, and disruptive. It can affect how you sleep, […]
On Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Don’t Just Lose Weight — Protect Your Muscle, Back, Knees, and Metabolism By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have changed the conversation around obesity, diabetes, and long-term health. For many people, these medications can be life-changing. They can help [...]
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Try PT first! Why it works without Surgery By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the most common drivers of back-and-leg pain in adults over 50, and it’s the top reason older Americans end up in spine surgery pipelines. But here’s the real talk: most [...]
Skilled Hands, Expert Care: Meet Our Hand Therapy Specialist At Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates, we pride ourselves on offering specialized care that goes beyond general physical therapy. We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Jon, an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Jon is an established OT who […]
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 [...]
