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The AMT blog.

Expert perspectives on physical therapy, pain science, and whole-body wellness.

Education

Medical Massage vs. Regular Massage: What's the Difference?

Learn how medical massage differs from spa massage — techniques, conditions treated, and how AMT's therapists work alongside DPTs for real results.

Treatment

Dry Needling: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect

Everything you need to know about dry needling — how it works, what it treats, and what your first session will look like.

Treatment

Shockwave Therapy: A Non-Invasive Solution for Chronic Pain

How extracorporeal shockwave therapy works, what conditions it treats, and whether it might be the answer for your stubborn tendon pain.

Education

What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? A Complete Guide

Discover what pelvic floor PT is, who it's for, what to expect, and how specialized 1:1 care at AMT in Alpharetta, GA can help you reclaim quality of life.

Practice

Why We Don't Take Insurance (And Why That's Better for You)

Cash-pay physical therapy means 1:1 care, no visit limits, and no insurance dictating your treatment. Here's why AMT patients often spend less and get more.

Wellness

Perimenopause, Hormones, and Musculoskeletal Pain: What's Happening — and What Helps

How hormonal shifts during perimenopause impact the musculoskeletal system, causing joint pain and stiffness, and evidence-backed strategies that help.

Wellness

GLP-1 Medications: How They Work, Risks to Connective Tissues, and How to Protect Your Body

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro can cause rapid weight loss but also risk muscle and connective tissue damage. Learn how to protect your joints.

Wellness

Why Your Soleus Muscle Could Be the Key to Pain-Free Knees and Stronger Legs

The overlooked soleus muscle is critical for walking, running, and protecting your knees. Here's why strengthening it matters.

Treatment

Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Research, and What to Expect

Red light therapy uses low-level wavelengths to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and improve cellular function. Here's what the research shows.

Research

Dry Needling and Upper Cervical Spinal Manipulation for TMD: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A peer-reviewed multi-center randomized clinical trial on combining dry needling and cervical manipulation for temporomandibular disorder.

Treatment

Cold Water Immersion: Benefits, Research, and How to Do It Safely

Cold water plunging has gained attention for aiding recovery, reducing inflammation, and boosting mental well-being. Here's what you need to know.

Treatment

Heat vs. Ice: When to Use Each After an Injury

Understanding the stages of tissue healing and when heat or ice is appropriate — and when each can actually slow your recovery.

Education

Inflammation Is a Good Thing?

Most people think inflammation is bad — and sometimes it is. But healthy inflammation is also necessary for the body to heal and adapt.

Education

Chronic Pain: How Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) Can Help

Pain Neuroscience Education explains why pain persists long after injury and how retraining your nervous system can reduce chronic pain.

Education

Imaging: Significant Finding or Normal Wear & Tear?

X-rays and MRIs are commonly used for pain, but imaging findings often don't correlate with symptoms. Here's what you need to know.

Wellness

The Importance of Sleep for Recovery and Health

Sleep impacts energy, immune function, mental health, and your body's ability to recover from injury and pain. Here's why it matters.

Wellness

CoQ10 and Statins: Protecting Your Energy and Cellular Health

Statins are among the most prescribed drugs worldwide, but they deplete CoQ10. Here's what that means for your energy and how to protect yourself.

Wellness

Fiber: What Is It and Why Do We Need It?

Fiber is essential for digestion, gut health, blood sugar regulation, and more — yet most people don't get nearly enough.

Wellness

What Are the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

From weight management to blood sugar control and gut health, here's what the evidence says about apple cider vinegar.

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