Cara Bacher

What Is Pain? How Do We Treat It? Dr. Joe assessing hip pain We talk about pain all the time. It is the foundation of what we do at PHYT For Function. Yet it is surprising how much we are still learning about the mechanisms behind this universal experience. The goal of this blog is to give you a clearer understanding of what your pain may be telling you and how we can approach treating it. Getting out of pain is not a one-size-fits-all equation. At its most basic level, pain is an emotional...

Dr. Kalyn at PHYT Hudson The Benefits of Cupping Therapy By now, you’ve probably seen the circular marks many swimmers, gymnasts, and professional athletes show after treatment. Cupping therapy has become increasingly popular for recovery and pain relief, and those marks often spark the same question: Why would someone do something that leaves marks like that? Despite the appearance, cupping therapy is usually very comfortable. When performed properly, the marks left behind are superficial...

Dry needling is the application of a single-use, sterile needle to treat soft-tissue pain and dysfunction. The needle is solid and very thin—much different from the hollow needles you may be used to at a doctor’s office. It is called dry  needling because nothing is injected; there is no medication delivered through the needle. The intention behind dry needling treatment is to create a small, controlled stimulus that your body, brain, and immune system respond to. This stimulation can...