The Back Clinic, Inc

07/29/2026

06/28/2026

🍦☀️ We're out here at the **Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival** at Rockwood Park and having a blast! 🎉

Swing by the Back Clinic tent to say hi, grab a free koozie, and check out two of our favorite drug-free ways to get you back to feeling like yourself:
🔹 **Deep Tissue Laser** – advanced Class IV light therapy for lasting pain relief
🔹 **Dry Needling** – targeted relief for stubborn knots and trigger points

Come find us between bites of ice cream — we'd love to meet you! 💙 Stick around for the fireworks tonight too. 🎆

📍 Rockwood Park | 302-995-2100 | backclinicinc.com

06/11/2026

We're hiring! 🙂

The Back Clinic is looking for a part-time Front Desk Coordinator to join our team here on Kirkwood Highway.

If you've ever visited us, you know the front desk sets the tone for everything we do. You'd be the first voice patients hear on the phone and the first face they see when they walk in — greeting people, scheduling appointments, collecting copays, and keeping our front office running smoothly.

What we're offering:

- About 30 hours/week, Monday–Friday (includes Monday and Wednesday evening shifts)
- $16.50–$18.50/hour based on experience
- No weekends — ever
- A close-knit team at a PT-owned practice that's served Wilmington for over 40 years

Front desk or customer-facing experience is a must; medical or dental office experience is a big plus.

Sound like you — or someone you know? Send a resume and a quick note to [email protected] or call us at (302) 995-2100. We'd love to meet you.

05/21/2026

✨ Relieve Neck Pain with Cervical Traction ✨
At The Back Clinic, we offer mechanical cervical traction—a gentle stretch that takes pressure off your nerves and discs, relaxes tight muscles, and improves motion in your neck.

✅ Helps with herniated discs, arthritis, pinched nerves, muscle spasms, and even tension headaches.
✅ Can reduce stiffness, ease pain, and support better posture.
✅ Works best as part of a complete PT treatment plan designed for YOU.

Curious if traction could help your neck pain? Ask your healthcare provider for a referral and give us a call—we’d love to help you move with less pain. 💙

03/11/2026

Relieve pain and tension with Cupping!

Cupping is a soft-tissue treatment that uses gentle suction to lift muscle and fascia, helping improve mobility, decrease tension, and promote blood flow. When paired with targeted exercise, it can help you move better and feel better.

It’s especially helpful for stubborn muscle tightness (hello upper back knots 👋), rotator cuff issues, tennis/golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain, and chronic low back tightness.

At The Back Clinic, cupping is just one of the tools we use as part of a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan.

Curious if it’s right for you? Ask your PT at your next visit or contact us to schedule an appointment!

02/17/2026

Strong hips = better movement 👏
Let’s talk about the gluteus medius.

This small-but-mighty muscle on the side of your hip is essential for single-leg stability, keeping your pelvis level, and supporting healthy hip, knee, and low back alignment. When it’s not doing its job, your knee may collapse inward or your pelvis may drop—adding extra stress to your joints and low back. Strengthening the glute med helps create a stable foundation for walking, stairs, running, and everyday life.

✨ Try these glute med exercises, from easiest to more challenging:

Seated Hip Abduction (Level 1)
Sit tall with a band around your thighs. Gently press your knees apart, then return with control.

Sidelying Hip Abduction (Level 2)
Lie on your side and lift the top leg slightly back and up. Control the movement—no rolling or swinging.

Standing Hip Abduction (Level 3)
With a band around your ankles or knees, stand tall and move one leg out to the side. Keep toes forward and pelvis level.

If you experience any pain of difficulty, consult one of our PTs for a customized approach to Glut Med strength 💪

01/19/2026

Debunking Common Pain Myths 💡

Pain can be confusing—and misunderstandings about it can actually make things worse. As physical therapists, we hear the same myths over and over. Let’s clear a few up:

❌ “No pain, no gain.”
Pain isn’t a badge of progress. It’s a protective signal, not proof you’re getting stronger. Smart, gradual movement beats pushing through intense pain every time.

❌ “Rest is always best.”
Too much rest can increase stiffness and sensitivity. Gentle, guided movement helps muscles and joints heal and stay strong.

❌ “Imaging tells the whole story.”
Scans don’t always match symptoms. Pain is complex and influenced by movement, nerves, and lifestyle—not just what an MRI shows.

❌ “Pain means I’m damaging tissue.”
Persistent pain doesn’t always equal harm. The nervous system can become hypersensitive after injury, making normal movement feel painful even when it’s safe.

❌ “Better posture or stronger muscles will fix everything.”
Exercise helps—but pain is also affected by sleep, nutrition, stress, and overall health.

👉 Takeaway: Pain doesn’t always mean harm. Movement is medicine. Understanding your pain is the first step toward recovery-- physical therapy can help you learn more.

Have questions about your pain? Reach out to us to schedule an evaluation—we’d love to guide you forward!

12/19/2025

Self test spotlight: How strong are your calves? 💪🦵

Your calf muscles do way more than you think—from walking distances to keeping you steady on your feet. One easy way to check your calf endurance is the Single Leg Calf Raise Test:

Perform controlled single-leg calf raises to a metronome set at 60 BPM. Count your reps until your calf fatigues or you can't keep the rhythm.
➡➡Swipe to see the norms for your age group

If your calves fatigue quickly, feel painful, or hold you back from staying active, a physical therapist can help you build endurance safely and confidently. Small gains here can make a big difference in how you move every day.

Source: Hebert-Losier et.al (2017). Physiotherapy.