Border Therapy Services Announces New Clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, February 10, 2020 – Border Therapy Services and Alliance Physical Therapy Partners is pleased to announce the opening of their new outpatient rehabilitation clinic located at 3330 Rinconada Blvd. The new location will service several health provider groups, bringing quality care and convenience to the communities of Sonoma Ranch, Metro Verde, Dona Ana, […]
Neck pain at the base of the skull in El Paso, TX: Three causes
The neck, or cervical spine as it’s known to medical professionals, is a complex structure. It’s also important for many of the common movements you make every day. For instance, the neck extends to tilt your head backward when you’re looking at an object on a high shelf. This structure also flexes to tilt your […]
Reduce stiffness and pain when knee is bent with two exercises
Many issues can cause pain and stiffness in your knee when you’re bending it. Osteoarthritis can lead to such symptoms, and injuries like ligament and cartilage tears can cause pain and stiffness as well. However, one of the most common sources of stiffness and pain when the knee is bent is muscle problems. Too much […]
Border Therapy Services Announces New Clinic in El Paso, Texas
EL PASO, Texas – Feb. 3, 2020 – Border Therapy Services and Alliance Physical Therapy Partners are pleased to announce the opening of their new outpatient rehabilitation clinic located at 1300 Murchison Drive. The new location is centrally located with easy access to patients residing in Central, East and West side. Patrick Brandon, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT will be the […]
Have neck arthritis? Avoid these three exercises
Were you aware that the pain in your neck could be caused by arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints, and it can develop in the facet joints of the cervical spine or neck. These joints are found at the back of each neck vertebrae. When facet joints wear out naturally over […]
How long does it take ACL tears to recover without surgery?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be torn in many ways in El Paso, Texas. Most commonly, this knee injury is caused by sudden starts, stops and changes of direction. If you have a torn ACL, it’s possible that your injury can heal without the need for surgery, and there are three factors that can […]
Two sciatica pain treatment exercises used in El Paso, TX
Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is being irritated at its root in the lower back or along its length. The irritation of one of the sciatic nerves can lead to pain, and this pain can feel like it’s running from your lower back, through the buttock and down the back of the […]
What does rheumatoid arthritis in the elbow feel like?
Like all the other joints in your body, the elbow is likely to be affected by arthritis. However, unlike many joints, the elbows are more likely to be affected by rheumatoid arthritis. This type of arthritis is when the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. Typically, rheumatoid arthritis occurs in all your joints at the […]
Why does my wrist hurt when I bend it or put pressure on it?
You use your wrists to do many routine tasks every day, so when this joint hurts, it can make your day much more difficult. Wrist pain can slow down your typing and cause other work-related issues. It can also make it more painful to work out or play sports that you enjoy. If your wrist […]
What happens if I avoid physical therapy after knee surgery?
An article published by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports some interesting information about knee surgeries. One of these interesting tidbits is that there are more than 600,000 total knee replacement surgeries being performed per year in the U.S. If you have recently had knee surgery, you may have been encouraged to seek physical […]
Two easy golfer’s elbow physical therapy exercises
Also called medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow is an injury that affects the tendons on the inside of the elbow and the forearm muscles. This condition can be caused by repetitive movements like swinging a golf club, but any repetitive wrist, forearm or elbow movement can cause this condition too. Physical therapy is one of the […]
Three physical therapy methods used for whiplash treatment
According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 6.4 million traffic accidents reported to police in 2017. This agency also reports that these accidents led to more than 2.7 million people being injured. There are many types of injuries that can result from a car accident, and […]