Is It Just Soreness or a Stress Fracture?Shin pain is common in runners. But when does it go from normal soreness to something more serious, like a bone stress injury (BSI), also known as a stress fracture? At Vertex PT Specialists, we work with runners across Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Lexington, and Richland County who want […]
The Most Common Mistake Runners Make If you’re a runner in Columbia, SC, training through the heat or prepping for your next race, chances are you’re doing everything you can to stay injury-free. But new research suggests that one simple training mistake dramatically increases your risk for a running-related injury—and it’s not what most people […]
Dealing with deep low back or flank pain that doesn’t respond to stretching or massage?The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a common driver of stubborn low back pain—especially pain that wraps around the flank or worsens with sitting, standing, or side bending. At Vertex PT Specialists in Columbia, SC, we offer dry needling to the QL […]
