Three simple ways to add more exercise to your day-to-day life

Are you one of the many American adults who live with chronic pain and stiffness in their muscles and joints? There are many conditions that can cause chronic pain and stiffness, but oftentimes, this is nothing more than the result of lack of physical activity. Lack of physical activity leads to your muscles becoming tighter […]

Can physical therapy treat sciatica?

Burning pain shooting from your lower back. Aching back or legs after sitting for a while. Numbness or tingling in one leg. People who have these symptoms are likely dealing with a condition called sciatica. Sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerves in the lower back is pinched. It’s also one of the leading […]

Three benefits that physical therapy for arthritis pain can offer

You avoid walking the dog. You can’t play with your grandchildren. These are just a few of the ways people can be negatively impacted by arthritis.  Unfortunately, this issue is far too common in the U.S. In fact, it’s reported that more than 54 million Americans have some type of arthritis. Physical therapy has been […]

How the food you eat causes pain

It might come as a surprise to some people, but what you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat.”  There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in chronic pain. Eating a healthier diet can help you feel […]

How can I prepare for surgery naturally?

The number of answers to this question is much larger than you might think. However, many people might think that taking their prescribed medication is the only step they need to take to prepare for surgery.  Preparing for surgery naturally can involve taking a variety of steps. The steps you should take can depend on […]

Is my knee injured if it hurts when straight but not when bent?

Having knee pain can be a serious problem that drastically affects your daily life. It can make normal activities like playing the sport you love impossible. Unfortunately, the likelihood of developing knee pain is also quite high.  In 2012, it was revealed that more than 63 million Americans reported chronic joint pain. Chronic knee pain […]

Two simple and safe exercises for neck arthritis

Most people are aware that the risk of developing arthritis in some part of their body is quite high. In fact, it’s estimated that osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million Americans. However, you might not know just how common cervical or neck arthritis is. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that cervical arthritis […]

Avoid these three knee arthritis exercises

Knee arthritis, in its most common form known as osteoarthritis, involves inflammation of the joint due to worn-out cartilage. It’s important to understand that while arthritis can be successfully managed, it is not a reversible condition. Your joint cartilage tends to break down with age and does not regenerate.  While exercise is extremely important for […]

Two shoulder injuries you could get from a fall

Falling is one of the most common ways to injure yourself. In fact, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that more than 2.8 million fall injuries are treated by hospital emergency rooms every year. Many of these include shoulder injuries, and it’s important to be aware of which shoulder injuries are most common after […]

Three symptoms of an MCL sprain to watch for

We put so much stress on our knees through daily activities. This can be all the more true if you work a physical job, are an athlete or are just very active. A common place for knee injuries to develop is the medial collateral ligament, or MCL, which is located on the inside of the […]

Two causes of sudden ankle pain without an injury

When you suddenly feel ankle pain, you may believe that you’ve injured your ankle in some way. However, there are actually several issues that can cause sudden ankle pain without any injury at all. Physical therapy can often be used to treat injuries and other issues that cause ankle pain. In fact, there are two […]

Three reasons to see a physical therapist when you’re in pain

Pain affects everyone in different ways. Some people find it difficult to complete certain daily tasks like getting dressed or showering. Others may not even be able to get around at all. No matter the situation, anyone who has chronic pain or pain from an injury can benefit from professional health care treatment. Physical therapists […]