Josh Jordan DPT CSCS
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, running coach, and pain coach
I help active individuals regain freedom of movement, improve performance, and recover from chronic pain so they can get back to what they love to do
SERVICES
Individualized programs based on your goals, and how often you want to train
Whether you want to start running regularly, run your first marathon, or set a PR, I will create a program to guide you to your goals
Continuity of care makes for a seamless transition between performance and rehabilitation. If pain or injury is getting in the way, or if your physical therapy isn’t getting you to the level you want, I can get you there
The western medical model can be lacking for those with persistent or chronic pain. Endless images, injections, or surgeries are not the solution if you are stuck in a cycle of pain and debilitating flare ups. I will guide you through what the healthcare system doesn’t teach about pain and how we can truly reframe our body’s response to pain
I view performance through the lens of rehabilitation. With my 5 years of experience as a doctor of Physical Therapy and my own experience with chronic pain and the healthcare system, getting out of pain and improving performance can be so much more personalized and streamlined.
I have guided people through pain while also improving their performance, and reintegrating the activities and exercise their doctors told them never to do again.
I help people to avoid unnecessary Xrays, MRIs, and surgeries, by addressing the underlying cause of their pain instead of chasing the pain
My Story
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy based out of Connecticut. I grew up playing lots of sports, primarily soccer and tennis, and played Div III tennis and was captain of the tennis team at Brandeis University.
My senior year of college I started to have low back pain during one of my matches. I saw the training staff but unfortunately it only got worse. After going to my PT closer to my home, things still didn’t get better and I eventually saw an orthopedic doctor who gave my a cortisone injection and pain medication to play my last 4 matches.
After those matches, I was even worse than back to square one. I had more pain and my movement was even more limited. I eventually saw a spine surgeon and needed disc surgery.
My immediate issues were solved. The nerve pain was largely resolved from the surgery. I had my post-op PT and returned to tennis and running. I then started training for a half marathon, and after that race, felt a pop in my back during a workout.
An MRI confirmed another disc herniation. After talking to my surgeon I was told that if this happened again I would need a fusion. I was 25 years old at the time.
I tried more PT but with somebody I hadn’t seen before. This was better but still did not get me back to what I wanted to do.
I realized I needed something different. I had previously only been to in network physical therapy and it hadn’t been helpful long term. I decided to see a cash based PT, one that was well known for treating high level athletes. I went for the eval, which was an hour, and then two 30 minute follow ups. Two hours of total care, which taught me infinitely more than any of my other PT. There was ZERO hands on work during these sessions; it was focused on trialing exercises that focus on building my capacity with plyometric drills, sled drags, and deadlifts.
Since then I have been in the best shape since before my original injury in college. I love to lift, and ran the 2024 Chicago Marathon. My practices have evolved in terms of what works best for me, but there is ZERO reliance on soft tissue techniques or passive treatments.
My path to being pain free has taught me what actually matters, and I want to pass that on and teach as many people as I can. The solution isn’t to push and push until you have a flare, then back off and repeat. The way forward is to ACTIVELY address your limitations and work hard to make them stronger.