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Physical Therapy Services in Reston, VA — What We Treat

How I can help you?

  • Have you stopped doing activities you love due to pain?
  • Have you changed how you perform basic daily tasks because of pain or physical limitation?
  • Are you still in pain despite medications, injections, chiropractic care, massage therapy and other treatments?
  • Has your quality of life declined because pain keeps you from living your life and doing the things you love?
  • Have you put your pain relief into someone else's hands and given them the responsibility for making you well to no avail?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, contact us for an appointment today.

Headaches & ‘Tech Neck’

Headaches and tight neck muscles often stem from poor posture, muscle tension, or underlying spinal issues. Targeted physical therapy techniques, such as manual therapy, corrective exercises, and posture retraining will relieve pain, restore, mobility, and prevent future flare-ups.

  • Pain at the base of the skull
  • Loss of range of motion
  • Neck stiffness
  • Radiating tension to shoulders
  • Axial neck pain
  • Forehead pressure or dizziness

Neck and Low Back Pain

Neck and low back pain are common conditions often caused by poor posture, muscle imbalances, or spinal deterioration. Physical therapy techniques such as posture correction exercises, manual therapy, and targeted movements can help relieve pain, improve mobility and prevent future discomfort.

  • Stiffness
  • Muscle spam
  • Loss of range of motion
  • Aching
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Loss of function

Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder impingement occurs when the tendons or bursa in the shoulder become compressed, often due to overuse, poor posture, or muscle imbalances. Stretching, range of motion exercises, targeted strengthening, and a posture program can reduce pain, restore function, and prevent recurrence.

  • Pain with overhead movements
  • Limited range of motion
  • Difficulty sleeping on that side
  • Arm weakness
  • Tenderness at the front or side of the shoulder
  • Pain with activities of daily living (ex. reaching)

Rotator Cuff Conditions

Rotator cuff conditions are very common and often begin without “incident” (no formal injury). This condition often involves inflammation, tear, or tendon degeneration in the stabilizers of the shoulder. Activity modification, manual therapy, range of motion, and strengthening exercises will reduce pain and can prevent surgery.

  • Shoulder pain
  • Limited range of motion
  • Pain in reaching away from body
  • Weakness
  • Difficulty lifting overhead
  • Difficulty side sleeping

Arthritis & Bursitis

Arthritis is inflammation of joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of range of motion. Bursitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion joints, often resulting in localized pain, tenderness, and swelling. Both conditions can affect mobility and make everyday activities uncomfortable. PT can help manage symptoms through targeted exercises, joint mobilization, and techniques to reduce inflammation and improve function.

  • Joint pain
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Loss of function
  • Joint stiffness
  • Localized swelling

Tendonitis

Tendinitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, often caused by repetitive movements, overuse, or injury. Range of motion, posture re-education, workstation modification, and specialized exercises will relieve strain on then tendon, allowing it to heal.

  • Pain
  • Stiffness
  • Dull ache or throbbing sensation
  • Swelling
  • Joint tenderness
  • Weakness in the affected muscle or joint during activity

Osteoporosis & Prevention

Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bones become weak, brittle, and more likely to break or fracture. It occurs when the body losses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both – leading to decreased bone density and strength. It is often called the “silent disease” because it can progress noticeable symptoms until fracture or spinal deformity occurs.

  • Loss of height over time
  • Neck or back pain
  • Stooped posture
  • Fractures

Breast Cancer Rehab

Breast cancer rehabilitation at Strait PT focuses on restoring mobility, strength, function, and confidence after diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Physical therapy treatments – such as gentle exercises, stretching, manual therapy, and lymphatic management – help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support overall recovery and quality of life.

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Numbness or tingling in the chest or arm
  • Restricted neck and/or arm movements
  • Cording
  • Loss of self-confidence

Postsurgical Pain

Post-surgical pain is discomfort and limited function that can follow any surgical procedure, often caused by tissue healing, inflammation, or muscle weakness. Treatment from an expert physical therapist will immediately reduce pain (without medications), restore range of motion, and teach you the tools to manage your post-surgical path.

  • Pain
  • Restricted range of motion
  • Lack of confidence
  • Swelling
  • Poor sleep patterns
  • Gait dysfunction

Posture Malalignment

Posture malalignment refers to when the spine, shoulders, or pelvis are not in an optimal position, causing uneven tension, joint stress, and pain. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, poor ergonomics, weak core or back muscles, injuries, or habitual slouching. In 2025, posture malalignment is increasingly common due to widespread use of digital devices, long hours working at desks, and sedentary lifestyles – All placing extra strain on the spine and supporting muscles.

  • Headaches
  • Neck, shoulder, and back pain
  • Hunched or Slouched Appearance
  • Stiffness and limited range of motion
  • Rounded shoulders or Forward Head Position
  • Difficulty breathing deeply

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It happens when the plantar fascia – a thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot supporting your arch – becomes irritated or inflamed. Targeted stretching, strengthening exercises, manual therapy, proprioception training, gait training, posture correction and activity and footwear guidance are all components of treating this condition in physical therapy.

  • Sharp Heel Pain
  • Painful morning steps
  • Pain with prolonged standing
  • Pain with walking

Before & After

Posture therapy with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy will retrain your body to move efficiently, reducing strain on the joints, muscles, and the spine. The root causes – whether they come from weakness, tightness, or daily habits – are identified by your therapist and a plan of care is designed for long-term, permanent changes in your health. Seeing real before- and after- results from actual patients highlights how transformative these changes are, both in appearance and in quality of life.

Before Treatment

This active senior reported chronic pain from spine and shoulder osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rounded posture.

Before posture analysis showing forward head posture and rounded shoulders

After treatment

Meaningful gains in posture alignment, mobility and daily comfort with PT and posture therapy.

Side profile posture evaluation with alignment lines to assess spinal posture and body balance.

BEFORE TREATMENT

This father of two & avid golfer suffered from chronic low back and hip pain for many years.

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AFTER TREATMENT

Now a nationally competitive golfer, this father of two is pain-free and living his best life.

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