Today’s physical therapy patients are more informed than ever. Second opinions aren’t about dissatisfaction—they’re about clarity, alignment, and better decision-making.

Pain may improve after surgery, but skipping physical therapy often leads to long-term stiffness, weakness, and re-injury. Here’s what most people don’t realize.

Neck rotation often sneaks away because we don’t use end range daily. You usually notice it when driving, golfing, or needing confidence at the edge of your motion.

Many people are surprised to learn SB Physio is not in network with major insurers like Anthem, Medicare, or UnitedHealthcare. Here’s why our care model—and patient experience—is fundamentally different.

Evidence-based practice in 2026 is about balance—the PT’s expertise, your perspective, and the research working together. The best therapists adapt all three to the person in front of them, not the other way around.

Feeling tight in your neck doesn’t always mean you need to stretch. Sometimes that sensation is protective—and stretching more can actually make things worse.

A practical guide for older adults looking to improve sit-to-stand strength. This follow-up to our sit-to-stand test blog explains how to modify chair height, use safe hand support, build reps, and practice consistently to support independence and reduce fall risk.

SB Physio is shifting to a lifelong care model—your first call and long-term home for movement, recovery, and prevention. Here’s what that means for patients.

The right physical therapist can change everything. Skill, communication, and a modern approach to movement and recovery matter more than ever. Here’s how to choose a provider who can guide you all the way from pain to long-term performance.

Physical therapy is changing fast. Insurance limitations, tech-driven care, and rising demand for prevention mean you need a clinic built for 2026—not 2010. Here’s what to look for when choosing a modern PT clinic that actually puts patients first.

Scar tissue doesn’t need to be smashed — it needs to be remodeled. Here’s how physical therapists use movement, manual therapy, Graston, laser, and shockwave to restore normal motion.

Scar tissue is normal after injury or surgery—but it can become a problem when it limits motion, causes pain, or restricts function. Here’s how to know when it matters.

Regaining knee motion early after surgery is critical for long-term strength, function, and avoiding future setbacks. Here’s why it matters more than most patients realize.

Why does “medically necessary” mean something different to every patient, provider, and insurer? This blog breaks down why the definition keeps shifting—and what it means for your care.

SB Physio in Santa Barbara, home of advanced physical therapy technology and modern rehab.

A simple, safe, and effective progression to improve single-leg balance at home. Learn how to use your counter and wall to build stability, confidence, and control — the same method we teach every day at SB Physio.

SB Physio uses Class IV laser and radial shockwave together as accelerator tools to calm tissue irritation, restart stubborn injuries, and support more productive physical therapy sessions.

SB Physio uses radial shockwave therapy as a restarter for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue issues. Shockwave helps reset irritability and improve tissue responsiveness during physical therapy sessions.

An important update about SB Physio’s relationship with Anthem Blue Cross and what this change means for our patients.

SB Physio uses LightForce Class IV laser therapy as an accelerator tool during physical therapy sessions to help reduce tissue irritation, support mobility work, and improve tolerance to exercise in patients recovering from pain, injury, or post-surgical swelling.