Top 3 causes of foot pain during pregnancy

Your feet are the front-line troops when it comes to walking, running and jumping. One thing that can drastically affect a woman’s feet and even cause them to become painful is pregnancy.  Foot pain is a common issue that women experience during pregnancy. One study on types of pain pregnant women experience reports that 50% […]

3 tips that can make going down stairs with knee pain easier

Going down stairs is far more taxing when doing so leads to knee pain. Yet this is a situation in which many people find themselves.  A lot of things may come to mind when you hear the statistic “40 million people,” but odds are knee pain isn’t one of them. However, that statistic comes straight […]

Three ways physical therapists can help if you’re forced to go back to work after an injury

You have probably heard that a work injury can keep people out of work for a while. One Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) study reports that work injuries lead to an average of seven lost workdays. Yet there are factors that can make you feel like you’re being forced back to work after an […]

Two exercises physical therapists may use to treat lumbar radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and weakness in the lower back. Lumbar means in or near the lumbar region of the spine; radiculopathy means inflammation or pinching of one or more nerve roots.   Sciatica is a type of lumbar radiculopathy that affects about 5% of people annually. It occurs when […]

The TMJ dilemma: How TMJ dysfunction can lead to jaw dislocation

Jaw dislocation is when the jaw moves out of its normal position. It can happen for a variety of reasons, and one of these jaw dislocation causes is TMJ dysfunction.  TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. TMJ dysfunction occurs when the TMJ is injured or inflamed. The TMJs are located where the lower jawbone meets the […]

Why would my physical therapist have me do the kneeling hip flexor stretch?

It is not always a bad thing to question the treatments that medical professionals prescribe for you. Doing so shows that you are engaged in your treatment. Also, asking questions is an excellent way to learn more about the methods being used to treat you. Asking yourself, “Why is my physical therapist having me do […]

Three ways a physical therapist can help you address side stitch pain

Think about the many types of pain that athletes can experience. Then, name the type of pain that about 1 in 5 of people participating in a running-heavy sporting event will suffer from. No, it’s not knee, hip, ankle or even back pain. The answer is side stitch pain, and physical therapists can help you […]

Can a physical therapist help the tightness and pain in my knee when I bend it?

Most people don’t stop to count how many times they bend their knees every day, but conservatively, this number is in the thousands of times every day. Feeling tightness and pain when you are bending your knee or knees can make every one of these movements a chore.  Turning to a physical therapist is one […]

What can a physical therapy clinic in the Bay Area do for you?

There’s a common misconception that physical therapy, or physiotherapy, is as simple as doing a bunch of exercises. While therapeutic exercises are an important tool for physical therapists, there are many other ways that physical therapy in the Bay Area can help people.  What are the goals of physical therapy? The basic goals of physical […]

How Active Release Techniques® works to release tight hips

You might be feeling pain in your lower back or knee, but did you know that your pain may actually be rooted in tight hips?  The flexibility and mobility of your hip joints is important to how you walk, run and do other normal daily tasks. Tight hips can lead to changes in how you […]

I don’t have arthritis. Why do I feel pain in my hands and fingers?

You’ve had tests and X-rays on your hands and fingers, and the results are conclusive. Your hand and finger pain is not being caused by arthritis.  The reality is that arthritis is far from the only reason that people feel hand and finger pain. Your hands and fingers are complex structures, and issues with many […]

Three benefits of doing exercise classes with a physical therapist

It’s hardly a secret that exercise can benefit people, and each type of exercise can offer different health benefits.  For instance, strengthening exercises can help build up your muscles. They can also promote better blood flow in your muscle tissue. Cardiovascular exercises can help improve your heart health and improve blood oxygen levels. Unfortunately, only […]