If you’re struggling with jaw pain, clicking, clenching, or limited opening, you’re not alone. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ or TMD) affects millions of Americans—and it’s one of the most overlooked musculoskeletal issues in physical therapy. At Vertex PT Specialists, we specialize in treating TMJ disorders using a combination of hands-on techniques, corrective exercises, and targeted […]

If you’ve been told to “just do Kegels” after pregnancy, you’re not alone—and you’re not getting the full picture. At Vertex PT Specialists, we provide women’s health physical therapy in Columbia, SC that goes beyond outdated advice. Our pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Katie Bailey, PT, DPT, helps women recover their strength, confidence, and control […]

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. At Vertex PT Specialists, we use advanced techniques like dry needling to target deep spinal stabilizers that traditional treatments often miss. In this video, Dr. Josh Jeffery, PT, DPT, CSCS, reviews the anatomical considerations, palpation techniques, and safe application of dry […]