What commonly causes pain in the side of the ankle?

The reality is that it can be tough to tell what is causing the pain in the side of your ankle. In fact, there are many issues that can lead to this type of pain.  Unfortunately, ankle injuries that lead to pain are more common than you might believe; it’s reported that about 1 million […]

Am I at risk for pain in my neck and shoulder that radiates down my arm?

Almost anyone can feel pain in their neck and shoulder that radiates down their arm. However, there are certain people who may have a higher risk of developing this type of pain.  Pain that starts in the neck and shoulder before radiating down the arm is typically caused by cervical radiculopathy. This condition is more […]

What could cause loud pop in my knee followed by pain?

Most commonly, people hear loud pop in their knee followed by pain when playing some type of sport. Sports involve many sudden stops and changes of direction, and these put a lot of stress on your knees.  Unfortunately, knee injuries in athletes are more common than many people realize. A study of knee injuries found […]

Three posture corrections that can reduce your pain when sitting

Sitting is one daily activity that many of us take completely for granted. At least, we do until we start to feel pain when we’re sitting.  Having pain while sitting down can be detrimental in many ways. For one thing, it can make the 10 hours per day that most of us sit an agonizing […]

Three reasons you’re having burning neck pain

Feeling a burning pain in your neck? The odds are that your pain is caused by a pinched nerve, but there are many reasons why you may have developed this issue.  Having a pinched nerve somewhere in your body is pretty common. Medical research shows that 85 in every 100,000 Americans are affected by pinched […]

Two examples of shoulder impingement physical therapy exercises

Discomfort when you reach above or behind your head. Pain that increases overnight. Weakness in the shoulder and arm. People with these symptoms may be dealing with a condition called a shoulder impingement.  Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common shoulder problem; it’s estimated that this condition causes up to 65% of all shoulder pain. There […]

Occupational therapy: Treating carpal tunnel in New Bern, NC

Do you have pain in your hand or wrist? Are you having greater difficulty typing and doing other common workplace tasks? If you answered yes, you may have an issue called carpal tunnel syndrome.  If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you aren’t alone. Data gathered on U.S. work injuries in 2018 reveals that almost 27% […]

What’s causing my hip pain after walking?

Walking is an excellent form of exercise, and it’s also something that most people do every day. However, feeling pain in your hip after walking can make you less enthusiastic about this activity. This type of pain can be caused by a variety of issues, but there are four specific issues that are likely to […]

Signs you need physical therapy for tennis elbow

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, refers to inflammation and irritation of the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. This condition typically develops due to overload and repetitive motion on the elbow, and although it is common in tennis players, it can affect anyone who puts stress on this area of the […]

Did you know that a herniated disc can cause you serious back pain?

Doing your daily workout. Preparing food for dinner. Playing with your grandkids. Back pain can make these — and many other — common daily tasks much harder to do. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. But in many cases, the back pain you feel could be caused by a herniated […]

Three questions about occupational therapy answered by the experts

Turning to a type of physical therapy that you know nothing about can be daunting. Physical therapists understand this, so they seek to help their patients learn as much as possible about their condition and therapy.  Occupational therapy can be helpful for many different types of people. However, before you try it, you’ll probably have […]

Get to know three simple exercises physical therapists use in aquatic therapy

Managing arthritis symptoms. Rehab before and after surgery. Treating musculoskeletal injuries. If you need help with any of these issues, aquatic therapy from a physical therapist can help. Aquatic therapy has several benefits when used in individualized therapy plans. Water exercises can be performed by patients who may not be able to support their full […]