Shooting pain on the top of your foot and in your ankle could be signs of these 4 issues
Imagine yourself going about your day, when suddenly you take a step and feel a shooting pain on the top part of your foot and/or ankle. Most likely, you’ve stopped in your tracks, and you may be wondering where this sudden pain came from. Does this scenario sound familiar to you? If so, you may […]
Common hip injuries that occur in the workplace
While injuries such as muscle strains and knee injuries are far more common, hip injuries in the workplace can and do still happen. Hip injuries are often caused by overuse of muscles and joints, but they can also be caused by workplace accidents such as slipping and falling. According to the CDC, 95% of all […]
4 things you should NOT do if you have a pulled lat muscle
The latissimus dorsi is a very large muscle in your back. It runs along the spine from the middle of your rib cage down to the top of your pelvis, and it’s also attached to the bones in your upper arm. The lat muscles move when you rotate your arm toward your body, or when […]
4 sources of posterior shoulder pain and 3 ways PT can treat it
Do you feel pain in the back of your shoulder that doesn’t seem to go away? Does it hurt more when you move your arm, or feel stiff and difficult to move the way that it should? This is a common complaint. According to experts, 14 out of every 1,000 patients every year complain about […]
4 exercises that can help ease your cervicogenic headache
Cervicogenic headaches are a type of headache that can be caused by irritation or inflammation of the nerves, ligaments and tendons in your neck. They’re believed to come from a misalignment of your upper cervical spine, which is located in the back of your neck. Get relief with physical therapy at our Harmony, Allison Park &or […]
How should I sleep so that I’m more comfortable with shoulder arthritis?
If you have been thinking, “How should I sleep with shoulder arthritis?,” you aren’t alone. Many people with shoulder arthritis cannot sleep on their sides or stomachs because of their pain. Shoulder arthritis can cause a lot of other sleep problems, too. Especially if the shoulder joint is worn, sleeping on your side will often […]
6 fall prevention strategies a physical therapy plan may include
As we age, how our bones and joints move and interact with each other changes. This can make us more prone to falls, which can in turn lead to physical injury. Thus, fall prevention physical therapy becomes something to consider. There are many steps that can be taken to reduce falls and your risk of […]
Why are my tight hamstrings causing knee pain and how can physical therapy help?
If you feel like you have tight hamstrings, you may also be experiencing pain or a pulling sensation behind your knee. At first thought, the two may seem related. After all, your hamstring and knee are close together; therefore, a tight hamstring muscle may be contributing to pain behind the knee. That may not necessarily […]
Four ways you could develop latissimus dorsi muscle pain at work
Have you recently been told that the discomfort you’re experiencing is called latissimus dorsi muscle pain? If you have, you’re probably wondering what that means exactly. Let’s break it down. What is the latissimus dorsi? The latissimus dorsi is the large, flat muscle that spans the width of your middle and lower back. This muscle […]
How long is the physical therapy for rotator cuff surgery?
You thought just athletes and sports fanatics were prone to rotator cuff tears? Nope. In fact, nearly 20% of people will experience a torn rotator cuff, according to a research study. The study also found that the frequency increases with age. And, research estimates that shoulder pain affects 31% of Americans each month. Maybe you […]
What is carpal instability and how can physical therapists treat it?
Is your wrist painful? Does it buckle when you put even a little pressure on it? If you said yes to these two questions, then you may have an issue called carpal instability. People with this condition can be looking at a much more difficult time doing normal activities. This is especially true if this […]
What benefits can TMJ dysfunction physical therapy offer?
Struggling with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction? Many other people are, too. One medical study reports that 8 out of every 10 people who go to the dentist have TMJ dysfunction. People with this condition tend to feel aching, pain and tenderness in their jaw. But they may not know where to turn for help with […]