5 Hidden Truths About Disc Herniation Recovery Your Doctor Probably Did Not Tell You By Dr. Danh Ngo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS | ReVITALize Rehab Club, Long Beach, CA You got an MRI. The radiologist found a disc bulge — maybe two. Your doctor said the word “herniation” and suddenly everything you thought you understood about your back pain … Read More
Why Your Body Has a Ceiling — And How Training From Within Raises It
Why Your Body Has a Ceiling — And How Training From Within Raises It By Dr. Danh Ngo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS | ReVITALize Rehab Club, Long Beach, CA Victor Wembanyama shaved his head and trained with Shaolin monks for two weeks in China. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has never lifted a weight in his life — his trainer instead has him … Read More
Blake Snell Elbow Injury: Why the Shoulder Fatigue Was the Real Warning Sign
Blake Snell Elbow Injury: Why the Shoulder Fatigue Was the Real Warning Sign By Dr. Danh Ngo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS | ReVITALize Rehab Club, Long Beach, CA | May 16, 2026 Blake Snell is headed back to the injured list. Again. You may have read the ESPN report — loose bodies in his elbow, surgery likely. But the … Read More
Why NBA Players Keep Tearing Their Achilles — A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Why NBA Players Keep Tearing Their Achilles — A Physical Therapist’s Perspective By Dr. Danh Ngo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS | ReVITALize Rehab Club, Long Beach, CA The 2024–25 NBA season was one of the most injury-riddled in league history. Seven Achilles tendon ruptures. Jayson Tatum. Damian Lillard. Tyrese Haliburton. All gone in a single season — with the year … Read More
Peptides and Rehab: The Truth Nobody Is Telling You About BPC-157
Peptides and Rehab: The Truth Nobody Is Telling You About BPC-157, TB-500, and Why Your Body Might Be Rejecting Every Dollar You Spend By Dr. Danh Ngo, DPT | ReVITALize Rehab Club | Long Beach, CA Every week I get a version of the same message. “Dr. Ngo, I’ve been taking BPC-157 for two months and my shoulder still isn’t … Read More
The Importance of Stretching for Runners
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or you’re just getting started, you need to understand the importance of stretching. Research shows that 50% of runners experience an injury every year that prevents them from being able to run. Many of these injuries can be avoided with a proper stretching routine. Most runners know that you should always do some stretching before you leave … Read More
The Complete Guide to Choosing a Physical Therapist for Your Injury
Are you in need of physical therapy? Choosing a physical therapist can be a hassle, but there are no cutting corners when it comes to your health. Contrary to popular belief, not all physical therapists are the same. While the general goal of a physical therapist is to help you rehabilitate an injury, they may vary in specializations and treatments. … Read More
How to Overcome Hip Tightness
Do you have tight hips? Hip tightness can have several negative effects on your well-being. First, it might cause you pain and inhibit you from doing your favorite activities. In some cases, hip tightness has dissuaded people from carrying out their exercise routine. So, how do you deal with hip tightness once and for all? Below, we’ll get into various … Read More
Tips for Avoiding Sports Injuries as You Age
Adults lose 10% of their strength and endurance every decade after the age of 30. They experience a 30% decline in muscle power each decade, too. As a result, seniors experience decreased physical function, which often leads to falls and injuries. In fact, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall every 11 seconds. You don’t have to … Read More
Knee Pain and Running: What’s the Connection?
Knee pain is such a common occurrence that many runners see it as an inescapable consequence of good health. In reality, basic preventative and treatment measures can keep even the most active runners pain-free and running longer. There is a strong connection between knee pain and running, but knee pain most often comes simply from overuse and poor preparation. If you struggle with … Read More