There are many choices in health care. Here’s why you should see a physical therapist first: If you or a family member are dealing with pain and aren’t quite sure who you should go see, a physical therapist might not be the first person you think of. Hopefully after reading this, it’ll help you understand […]
Posture Talk… For many years, there was the thought that “bad posture” may be the reason behind an individual’s back pain. Sitting improperly, lifting heavy objects for work or exercise, or maintaining awkward positions were attributed to be the sinister source of back pain. However, there has been a shift in this thought process. A […]
Chances are, you or someone you know has had back pain. Each year, 15% of the population has their first episode of back pain, and over the course of our lives, 80% of us will have back pain. Even though back pain is common, the medical community does a poor job of managing it. Stories […]
Just because you don’t have neck pain, it doesn’t mean that the pain going down your arm does not originate from your neck. This is something that should always be screened with physical therapist, but let’s talk about what you can do at home to best help the symptoms with your shoulder, arm, elbow or […]
You know exercise is important to your health. It helps you feel better physically, gives you energy, and helps you deal with the stress of your busy life. But what do you do when life gets too busy to take an exercise class, go for a run, or get to the gym? It’s easy to […]
Physical Therapy for Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Joint hypermobility syndrome is a condition that causes the joints to easily move beyond the normal range expected for a certain joint. This is an inherited connective tissue disorder. It is commonly referred to as having “loose joints” or being “double-jointed”. Signs of hypermobility are pain in […]
Seek treatment now while your health insurance deductible is met, here’s why! 1. Most insurance deductibles are usually met by now: Many patients do not plan ahead in regard to their health insurance deductibles. Most of us have met our deductibles or our max out of pocket expense, making it a very good time of […]
Your sciatic nerves run from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require medical attention. […]
Whether you are a weekend warrior or a professional, the golf game can take a toll on your body. Research shows that 65% of all golfers will sustain an injury at some time during their playing days. This is because the golf swing is a rapid, complex movement that combines flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, and […]
What is Patellofemoral Pain? Patellofemoral pain is pain arising from the kneecap (patella) or the supporting tissues around the kneecap. It is one of the top 3 causes of knee pain we see in our practice and occurs when the patella is not moving or working correctly. Sometimes, there may be early arthritis of the […]
