October isn’t just about Halloween, pumpkin spice lattes, or fall foliage—it’s also National Physical Therapy Month! While the season brings plenty of treats, it’s also the perfect time to transform your health with the help of a movement expert. Physical therapy offers real, long-term benefits tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking to boost athletic performance, manage persistent pain, accelerate post-surgery recovery, or simply overcome stiffness, balance issues, or weakness.

Pain is a universal experience, whether from a stubbed toe, a headache, or sore muscles after a workout. It’s the body’s signaling that something is wrong and needs attention. But what happens when the pain doesn’t go away? Or when it lingers for months or even years? This is where chronic pain comes in—a condition that impacts millions globally.

With fall sports underway, there’s one health concern that often gets overlooked but is critically important: concussions. These traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect anyone, but student-athletes are particularly at risk. For families with children in sports, understanding concussions and how to manage them can make a significant difference in long-term health.