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Training With an Old Injury: Why That Pain Keeps Coming Back

Training With an Old Injury: Why That Pain Keeps Coming Back

Fix the root cause not just alleviate the symptoms. Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash

physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaApril 15, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapypain, injury, treatment

Desk Job Pain: How to Stay Active and Pain-Free When You Sit All Day

Desk Job Pain: How to Stay Active and Pain-Free When You Sit All Day

Working doesn’t have to hurt your body. Photo by TheStandingDesk on Unsplash

body mechanics, postureDr. Paul KochoaApril 1, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapysitting, posture, pain, desk

Why Your Muscles Feel Tight and Achy When You Work Out—and How Physical Therapy Helps

Why Your Muscles Feel Tight and Achy When You Work Out—and How Physical Therapy Helps

Find out why your muscles are sore post-workout. Photo by Simone Pellegrini on Unsplash

exercise, healthDr. Paul KochoaMarch 4, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapyrecovery, muscles, ache, pain, soreness, fitness, workout', workout

Low Back Pain After the Holidays: Why Workouts Make It Worse

Low Back Pain After the Holidays: Why Workouts Make It Worse

Don’t let your New Year Resolution wreck your back. Photo by Victor Freitas on Unsplash

body mechanics, fitness, exercise, health, pain, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaJanuary 21, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapyfitness, workout, exercise, pain, back pain

Don’t be VOMIT!

Don’t be VOMIT!

Don’t be a Victim Of Medical Imaging Technology.

assessment, physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaSeptember 30, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapypain, MRI, X-ray, Medical Imaging

Dr. Google vs. PAR 5 Physical Therapy

Dr. Google vs. PAR 5 Physical Therapy

Dr. Google vs PAR 5 Physical Therapy. What’s the difference? Photo by Lucia Macedo on Unsplash

assessment, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaMay 3, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapypain, treatment, dr google, physical therapy

Pinched Nerve: What Is It And What Can I Do?

Pinched Nerve: What Is It And What Can I Do?

What is a pinched nerve and how can you treat it? Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash

pain, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaApril 19, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapynerve, pain

Does Becoming Pain Free Mean I'm Fixed?

Does Becoming Pain Free Mean I'm Fixed?

Does becoming pain-free mean you’re fixed? Photo by Mitchell Hollander on Unsplash

exercise, physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaApril 12, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapypain, treatment

Physical Therapy and Athletic Performance

Physical Therapy and Athletic Performance

Learn how PT is not just for rehab. Photo by Abigail Keenan on Unsplash

physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaMarch 22, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapyphysical therapy, pain, injury

What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization? Find out here.

treatment, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaDecember 21, 2022PAR 5 Physical TherapyIASTM, self soft tissue mobilization, pain