The Blog
What Does Your Biological Age Say About Your Health?
Most people know their chronological age, the number of birthdays they’ve celebrated. But what if you could measure how your body is actually aging? That’s where BioAge comes in. At Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness, our EGYM Smart Strength equipment provides members with a BioAge, an estimate of how your physical health compares to your actual age. […]
Preparing for Birth: The Benefits of Pelvic PT During Pregnancy
When most people think about pelvic physical therapy during pregnancy, they picture treatment for back pain, pelvic discomfort, or bladder leaks. While pelvic PT can absolutely help with those concerns, it’s also one of the most effective proactive tools for preparing your body for labor and delivery — even if you feel completely fine. At Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness, […]
Big Things Are Happening with EGYM – Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve been using our EGYM machines at Apex, you may notice a few changes the next time you log in. Don’t worry. Your workouts aren’t going anywhere, and you won’t have to learn an entirely new system. These updates are designed to make your experience even better. EGYM has refreshed its training programs to […]
Enjoy the Lake, Not the Aches
Spending a day at the lake is supposed to be relaxing, but it’s common to wake up the next morning with a stiff low back, sore shoulders, or a body that just feels off. During the summer, this is something we see all the time. Most people assume it’s from “sleeping wrong” or just getting older, but there are usually […]
Small Moments, Big Memories: Staying Active as a Family This Summer
If you live in North Dakota, you know one thing for sure — summer doesn’t last forever. After months of cold, we finally get warm evenings, green parks, and long sunny days. By July, the season already feels like it’s flying by, which makes it the perfect time to soak up as much outdoor family […]
How Breathing, Your Core, and Pelvic Floor Work Together
When assessing the pelvic floor for symptoms such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and/or prolapse, an important aspect of a physical therapy evaluation includes that of the pelvic floor muscles. Do you know where your pelvic floor muscles are? Are you able to contract them? Relax them? When palpated, do they feel tight and ropey, soft […]
The Importance of Early Detection in Scoliosis
When it comes to scoliosis, timing matters. Scoliosis often develops during periods of rapid growth, particularly in late childhood and adolescence. During these growth spurts, the spine can change quickly. A curve that is small and manageable at one point in time can progress more rapidly if growth is occurring at the same time. This is why early […]
Play Better, Hurt Less: How to Prepare Your Body for Golf Season
When golf season returns, many players head straight from winter inactivity to the course. Unfortunately, the body rarely tolerates that jump very well. Golf places repetitive rotational stress on the low back, hips, and core, and without preparation those areas often become the source of pain or decreased performance. Preparing your body before the season […]
Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Physical Therapy: An Effective, Non-Surgical Treatment Option
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects millions of women, yet many don’t realize that physical therapy is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments. With targeted pelvic floor exercises, posture training, and pressure-management strategies, many people experience significant symptom relief, often without the need for surgery. At Apex Physical Therapy, our pelvic health specialists provide comprehensive […]
Stress Happens — A Few Gentle Reminders for the Workday
April is Stress Awareness Month, and if you’ve ever finished a workday with tight shoulders, a headache, or feeling completely drained, you’re definitely not alone. Work can be incredibly meaningful. It gives us purpose, connection, and the chance to make a difference. But it can also be busy and demanding. Between meetings, emails, deadlines, or long hours at a desk […]
Communication is Key in Massage Therapy
Your voice equals greater results. You’re lying on the massage table. The pressure feels slightly too deep… but you don’t say anything. The room is a little cold… but you don’t mention it. You leave thinking, “That was okay,” when it could have been incredible. The difference? Communication. It doesn’t matter if you are new to receiving massage, a regular client, or a casual enjoyer; communicating […]
Why You Shouldn’t Accept Pelvic Pain as Normal
As a pelvic health physical therapist, one of the most common phrases I hear from patients is: ‘I just thought this was normal.’ Pelvic pain is often minimized, dismissed, or quietly endured for years. Many people are told it’s simply a part of being a woman, part of aging, part of pregnancy/childbirth, or even a part of being […]