Three reasons you should try virtual physical therapy during COVID quarantine

We’re coming up on the normal cold and flu season. Unfortunately, the U.S. is still struggling to cope with the coronavirus, and it’s been predicted that we could see a spike in COVID cases during this year’s cold and flu season.  Such a spike could lead states to call for another period of mandatory quarantine. […]

What is pelvic health physical therapy?

Pain in your lower back? Problems going to the bathroom? Feeling like you need to go to the bathroom more often? Painful intercourse? Recovering from birth? Pain during pregnancy? A problem with your pelvic floor can lead to these symptoms and many more.  The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that help support and […]

Three benefits of hands-on physical therapy for people with chronic pain

Have you been feeling pain on most days this month? Has your pain been appearing frequently over the past three or more months? People who answered yes to these two questions are likely dealing with an issue called chronic pain.  Most of us have dealt with acute pain. This is pain that results from injuries […]

Why good nutrition is key to strong athletic performance

It’s important for every person to understand how nutrition affects physical performance. Your body is depending on you to supply it with the necessary raw materials to conduct its countless everyday functions.  Understanding the link between athletic performance and nutrition is even more essential when you’re an athlete. After all, athletes tend to burn more […]

Top four simple ways to stay active

Work commitments. Kids’ school events. After-school sports and activities. There are many reasons American adults have a tough time staying active.  Medical researchers report that approximately 80% of Americans don’t get enough exercise. But changing this doesn’t have to mean suddenly spending hours at the gym or jogging. Getting enough exercise can be as simple […]

What do headaches mean and how can I treat them?

The pounding in your head. Having trouble focusing on your work. Stiffness in your neck. All these symptoms are typical when you have a headache.  It’s not even all that unlikely that you’ve experienced them. Medical research indicates that about 50% of people experience at least one headache a year. Understanding what your headaches mean […]

Why am I feeling pelvic pain when walking?

The answer to this question can be hard to determine because there are many issues that can cause pain in the pelvic area.  Unfortunately, feeling pelvic pain when walking or doing other normal daily activities is all too common. It’s especially common in women, and researchers report that about 1 in every 7 U.S. women […]

Three issues can cause elbow pain when you’re lifting weights

Spending more time at home can be a positive thing. It can allow you to spend more time with your loved ones. You might have time for that fun hobby you’ve always wanted to try. Even better, you may have the opportunity to improve your physical fitness, and this means doing more weightlifting for many […]

Neck pain when looking up but not down? Here’s what the cause might be

Most people don’t think about how much they look up or move their head upward. At least, they don’t until their neck starts to hurt when they look upward. People who feel neck pain when looking up aren’t alone. It’s estimated that up to 50% of Americans experience neck pain annually, and up to 70% […]

What causes sharp pain in the knee that comes and goes?

Pain in the knee can make it harder to enjoy the simple pleasures of life like walking the dog or playing with the grandkids. Pain that comes and goes at seemingly random intervals can be even harder to deal with than constant pain.  Knee pain is all too common in the U.S. Researchers report that […]

What to do about a constant sharp, stabbing pain in the hip

The hip’s joints help swing your leg while you’re walking the dog. They also allow you to swing your leg out when getting out of the car and make many other common movements possible. However, even these normal daily activities can be a trial if your hip is painful.  Unfortunately, people are all too likely […]

Looking for fibromyalgia treatment options? Try physical therapy

A daily battle with pain. Having difficulty sleeping, and constantly walking around in a mental haze. These issues are some of the things that people with fibromyalgia are dealing with.  Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects up to 12 million people in the U.S. About 90% of the people who suffer from it […]