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Better Together: How Functional Manual Therapy and Postural Restoration Work Hand-in-Hand
Let's dive in to learn how Functional Manual Therapy and Postural Restoration work hand-in-hand...
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Nov 10, 20242 min read


The Vital Role of Breath in Dancing
Today, we're diving into a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of dance: the power of breath. Whether you're a seasoned professional...
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Aug 2, 20243 min read


Getting 'Cup' Close and Personal: What Is Cupping?
In the realm of non-traditional therapies, cupping has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating the attention of athletes,...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read


The Valuable Contribution of Massage Therapy
In the constant pursuit of “feeling better,” it has become increasingly popular to integrate multiple therapeutic modalities into one...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read


IT Band Woes? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Picture this: you suffer from chronic IT Band problems and have had lots of physical therapy, yoga, stretching, and/or Pilates to no...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read


A Different Approach to Head and Neck Problems
If you suffer from jaw pain, neck pain, headaches, vertigo, tension, dizziness, tinnitus, or any other symptoms in or around your head,...
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Oct 17, 20233 min read


An Interview With Our Owner and PT Extraordinaire Courtney
Learn more about Joint Effort's founder, Courtney!
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Jul 20, 20233 min read


An Interview With Our Massage Therapist Jenny!
Keep reading and get to know Jenny outside of her zen massage room! What or who inspired you to choose your career path? Up until age 26,...
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Jun 29, 20233 min read


An Interview With Our Lead Physical Therapist Gina!
Keep reading to learn how Gina found a balance between her love of dancing and helping others! What or who inspired you to choose your...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read


What Is Pilates?
“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” – Joseph Pilates What a...
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Jun 1, 20232 min read


Attention Dancers: Don't Wait to Address Your Pain!
When is the right time to address pain? The answer is NOW. The best thing you can do for yourself, your dance health, and your dance...
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May 25, 20231 min read


How Massage Can Help Shoulder Pain
By: Jenny Cheek, LMT As a veteran massage therapist who has spent more than half my career in Charleston, South Carolina, I have been...
jointeffortinfo
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Snapping Hip and Dancers - Is It A Problem?
By: Faith Pelle, Dancer and Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at Stonybrook University WHAT IS SNAPPING HIP? Snapping hip, also known...
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Apr 12, 20233 min read


Why Do We Use Buteyko Breathing at Our Clinic?
There are many breathing methods out there - belly breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, purse lipped breathing, humming,...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read


Kris Kross’ll Make You…Cross Train!
By: Taylor Lucas- Dancer, Runner, and Student Physical Therapist at East Carolina University Sports are fun! Whether its dance, running,...
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Feb 24, 20231 min read


A Massage Approach to TMJ Pain
Chances are, you found yourself here because either you, or someone you know, is experiencing discomfort, pain, headaches, muscle...
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Feb 16, 20232 min read


Our Go-to Treatments When You Feel Unsteady
Unfortunately, as we get older, sometimes things that are really easy become more difficult. Things like getting up and down off the...
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Nov 9, 20222 min read


Can My Sneakers Really Make A Difference?
One of the most common questions we get at Joint Effort is "What kind of sneakers should I be wearing?" There are infinite brands and...
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Oct 26, 20223 min read


Massage Therapy for Pain Management
By Jenny Cheek, LMT As humans, we inevitably find ourselves faced with a new diagnosis, a physical trauma, injury, or persistent postural...
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Oct 12, 20221 min read


3 Unique Ways Postural Restoration Treats Pain
Our treatment approach at Joint Effort is quite different from your traditional physical therapy clinics. We specialize in Postural...
jointeffortinfo
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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