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How to Improve Your Back Health

Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka January 21, 2026

Improving your back health isn’t about avoiding movement. It’s about preparing your body for it. The spine thrives on strength, mobility, and consistency. At RPM Physical Therapy, improving back health means identifying weak links, building capacity, and restoring confidence in movement. Let’s walk through what that actually looks like. Step 1: Restore Mobility Limited mobility — especially in the hips and thoracic spine — forces the lower back to compensate. Daily mobility work should include: Mobility creates space for strength. Without it, compensations persist. Step 2: Build Foundational Strength Strength is the cornerstone of back health. Key areas include:

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What Is the Main Cause of Back Pain?

Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka January 9, 2026

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people limit activity, miss workouts, or avoid movements they once did confidently. But here’s the thing: Back pain is rarely caused by one dramatic event. In most cases, the main cause of back pain is not a single injury. It’s a gradual mismatch between load and capacity. That means the stress placed on the spine exceeds what the muscles, joints, and connective tissues are prepared to handle. Let’s break that down clearly. Understanding the Spine The spine is strong and designed for: It is supported by muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral

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Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Step Pain-Free Again

Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka November 20, 2024

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints in modern society, affecting runners, desk-bound professionals, parents on the go, and virtually anyone whose daily routine involves spending time on their feet. That stabbing heel pain you feel first thing in the morning or after a long day of standing isn’t just “part of getting older”—it’s your body’s way of telling you that the connective tissue on the bottom of your foot, the plantar fascia, is inflamed and under too much stress.

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