If you’re dealing with shoulder pain, especially near the front or top of the shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome may be to blame. At Vertex PT Specialists, we frequently treat patients in Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, and surrounding areas dealing with this common issue. One powerful treatment tool we use is dry needling—a technique that targets dysfunctional […]
If you’re an endurance junkie and you’re logging long rides, training for a half-marathon, crushing WODs, or chasing podiums, you already know recovery matters. But here’s the real question:What’s the best drink to help you bounce back faster and perform better next time? A new study published in The Journal of Physiology tested different post-workout […]
Dry Needling the Rhomboids: What a Recent Case Teaches Us About Safety Dry needling is an effective clinical tool for treating myofascial pain, trigger points, and movement dysfunction. But like any skilled intervention, it requires anatomical precision and clinical judgment—especially when needling near the thoracic cavity. In June 2025, the journal Physical Therapy published a […]
