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Black Bear Physical Therapy

Black Bear Physical Therapy
About
Our Philosophy
Gaelyn Rogers
Aaron Swanson
History
Physical Therapy
Black Bear Physical Therapy
What To Expect
Approaches
Conditions We Treat
Dry Needling
Mobile/In-Home PT
Pricing
FAQ
Blog
aaronswansonpt blog
Search
Contact Us
March 16, 2025
Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
Our Newsletter

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as well as other community news and random interesting things.

Our Newsletter
February 18, 2025
Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
Stretching Makes You A Worse Runner

the least flexible runners are also the most economical

Stretching Makes You A Worse Runner
February 15, 2025
Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
Fix Your Back Pain, Without Exercise (Part 1/3)

Positional relief can sometimes be extremely useful.

Essentially you’re just putting your body in a position that’s advantageous for gravity, joint load, disc pressure, and muscle tension.

Fix Your Back Pain, Without Exercise (Part 1/3)
February 1, 2025
Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
Dry Needling Decreases Discogenic Low Back Pain

“The present single-blind randomized clinical trial was used to measure the effect of DN on pain intensity and functional disability in subjects with discogenic radiating LBP. The findings of the study confirm the hypothesis stating that DN improves pain and disability parameters in subjects treated with standard conservative physical therapy.”

Dry Needling Decreases Discogenic Low Back Pain
January 11, 2025
Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
Laughing Your Way to Good Health

turn off the news and turn on the comedy

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
August 5, 2017

Warren Buffett's Circle of Competence

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
August 5, 2017
Warren Buffett's Circle of Competence

Understanding your own circle of competence can lead to better choices and less errors

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 29, 2017

Do This, Not This (#1): Hamstrings and Sciatic Nerves

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 29, 2017
Do This, Not This (#1): Hamstrings and Sciatic Nerves

A better way to "stretch" your hamstrings

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 21, 2017

False Expectations

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 21, 2017
False Expectations

when we chase our expectations too rigidly we often get introduced to a harsh reality

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 20, 2017

Save the World, Stop Using So Much Plastic

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 20, 2017
Save the World, Stop Using So Much Plastic

A new study shows that we have created over 18.2 TRILLION POUNDS (9 million tons) of plastic since the 1950's.  Here are 7 ways to reduce your plastic footprint and provide a better world for your kids.

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 8, 2017

JELLO and Cancer

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 8, 2017
JELLO and Cancer

Are we making lifestyle choices that put us in a state of healing or a state of disease?

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 3, 2017

Physical Therapy is Better Than PRP for Shoulder Impingement

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
July 3, 2017
Physical Therapy is Better Than PRP for Shoulder Impingement

New study proves what we see in the clinic all the time...an active intervention is a winning one.

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 26, 2017

Holding Hands to Decrease Pain

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 26, 2017
Holding Hands to Decrease Pain

New research shows how holding hands can decrease our partner's pain

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 18, 2017

Decrease Pain During Your Run

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 18, 2017
Decrease Pain During Your Run

There's an easy way to help reduce injuries and make your exercise routine more efficient...intermittent corrective exercises

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 10, 2017

Use Aerobic Exercise to Reduce Pain

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 10, 2017
Use Aerobic Exercise to Reduce Pain

Research shows that to attain the analgesic effects from exercise we only need to exercise for >10 minutes at an intensity >50% of our max heart rate (220-age).

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 6, 2017

Handle Stress Like a Tree

Gaelyn Rogers & Aaron Swanson
June 6, 2017
Handle Stress Like a Tree

Stress doesn't have to ruin our physical and mental health.  In fact, it can make us stronger with the right mindset and the right coping mechanisms.

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