Four advantages of using virtual physical therapy

Wary of leaving your home during the pandemic? Feeling pain that can benefit from some physical therapy? If you said yes to these two questions, you’ll be pleased to learn that there is a way to stay home and still get the physical therapy you need.  Virtual physical therapy (PT) is an emerging type of […]

Two physical therapy exercises that are helpful for back pain

There are few issues that can affect your day quite so completely as lower back pain. This issue can make it harder to concentrate on your work. It can make walking your dog a true pain, and your pain may even keep you from playing with your kids or grandkids.  You’re not alone if you’re […]

Three common balance issues among older adults

Have you ever tripped and lost your balance? The odds are good that you have. What you might not know is that it gets harder to maintain your balance as you get older.  Many older Americans develop balance issues, and this is one reason why about 3 million older people are treated for fall injuries […]

Two exercises that can reduce burning pain in the elbow

Experiencing a burning pain in your elbow? You may have a condition called ulnar nerve entrapment.  This condition is also called cubital tunnel syndrome, and it leads to inflammation of the ulnar nerve where it runs through the elbow. Cubital tunnel syndrome also causes the ulnar nerve to have difficulty moving within the cubital tunnel. […]

Four tips for how to sleep with a stiff neck and shoulder

Nobody is a stranger to a sore or stiff neck or shoulder. Mild soreness and pain is a normal part of life that may occur from overexertion or sitting with poor posture for too long. However, when your neck and shoulders are frequently stiff, it can be hard to get a good night’s sleep.  By […]

What is golfer’s elbow and how do you treat it?

Everyone has heard of medial epicondylitis, right? Well, probably not. But what you may have heard of is its common term: golfer’s elbow. Golfer’s elbow is one of the many forms of chronic pain that can affect the soft tissue in your elbow. When you have golfer’s elbow, it can hurt to bend your elbow […]

Why do I experience pain when sitting?

We all think of sitting as a way to rest and give the feet a break. But what about when sitting becomes a cause of pain? This is more common than you might think. Pain when sitting affects 4 out of 5 adults at some point in their lives.  So, why does this happen? Why […]

Five tips for preventing a tight lower back

Occasional instances of a tight lower back is not necessarily connected to something serious. However, you need to pay attention to your body and work on reducing and preventing tension in your lower back. If it keeps happening on a regular basis, it could lead to something more serious. Tightness in the lower back can […]

Discover two exercises to help improve balance for seniors

Feeling unbalanced when you walk for short distances? Do you feel wobbly when getting up from or sitting down in a chair? If you answered yes, then it’s likely that you could use some help improving your balance.  As our bodies age, they wear out, and this wearing often affects our ability to balance ourselves. […]

Why do I have a throbbing pain in my neck?

The answer is that there are many underlying issues that can cause a throbbing pain in your neck, but each underlying issue leads to a condition called occipital neuralgia.  Neck pain is very common in the U.S.; it’s estimated that up to 50% of Americans experience it every year. Pain that feels like a throbbing […]

Who needs physical therapy for shoulder pain?

There are many people who may need help treating shoulder pain, and physical therapy is an effective option that can help.  Shoulder pain isn’t something that most people are likely to avoid. In any given month it’s estimated that up to 31% of people are dealing with an issue that causes shoulder pain. There are […]

Can I treat burning neck pain without pain medication?

Often, doctors will prescribe pain medications to reduce burning neck pain, but there are drawbacks that this course can lead to.  It’s reported that about 18 million Americans abuse some type of prescription medication annually. Unfortunately, even over-the-counter pain medicines can lead to negative side effects. These are just a few reasons that you’ll be […]