What to do when you’re suffering from constant headaches every day
Pain all over your head. Pain behind your eyes. Pain in your neck and shoulders. All these types of pain are ones you’ve likely experienced if you’ve ever had a headache. The likelihood of you NOT having a headache is actually fairly low because it’s estimated that more than 90% of people have at least […]
Three benefits of breaking up scar tissue with physical therapy
It’s not uncommon for people to have scars on their skin. A kitchen knife slips and cuts you. Falling and badly scraping your knees. These are just a few of the ways that people commonly develop scars. However, scars can also develop inside the body, too. Often, this type of scar tissue develops around surgery […]
Check out these tips for improving balance for seniors
It’s a fact of life. The body starts to deteriorate as we grow older. It can be harder to hear and see, and it can be much harder to balance when moving around. Problems with maintaining your balance can be dangerous if you’re a senior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that […]
Do I need treatment if my neck cracks a lot?
Cracking sounds in the neck are fairly common. In fact, it’s likely that most people have heard cracking or popping sounds when moving their neck and head. These sounds are natural and harmless in most cases, and even people whose necks crack a lot shouldn’t be too worried about it, unless the cracking is accompanied […]
What does it mean if I have a loud pop in the knee followed by pain?
You’re having a great time playing football with your friends. You run down the field and plant your foot to turn so the quarterback can throw you the ball. Then, it happens. A loud pop in your knee followed immediately by excruciating pain. This scenario is all too common for many amateur and professional athletes. […]
Why do I have pain on the top of my foot near the toes?
Answering this question might be harder than you might think. The reason is that there are many issues that can cause foot pain. One medical survey reports that 77% of Americans claimed they had foot pain in the past year. Physical therapists can help you learn the source of your pain, and there are three […]
Why do I keep waking up with sore shoulders?
Having a sore shoulder is bad enough, but waking up with one is a downright difficult way to start the day. Think of all the motions your shoulder is responsible for: driving, doing dishes, holding the dog’s leash, etc. Your morning activities are suffering before you’re even out the door for the day. If you’ve […]
Three conditions that can cause you to wake up with stiff ankles in the morning
Joint stiffness in the morning is a common occurrence and can affect us all over the body, including the ankles. While it is associated with the aging process, stiff ankles in the morning can also be related to a number of injuries as well. By learning more about potential causes, you can take a more […]
What it might mean if you have stiff lower back pain
Stiff lower back pain can be related to any number of causes, but the common denominator is that it can be seriously debilitating to your quality of life and ability to accomplish everyday tasks. Because our backs both support our upper body and allow for basic movement and flexibility, they are put under a lot […]
How to release tight hips with therapeutic exercise
Hip tightness can be related to any number of issues ranging from injury to age-related conditions like arthritis. If tightness is accompanied by symptoms like pain and is preventing you from accomplishing the activities of daily living, then physical therapy can be a highly effective form of treatment. Physical therapists are experts in the functioning […]
What to do if you can’t bend your knee without pain
The knees are the largest joints in the body and bear a heavy, heavy load. This makes knee injuries extremely common. In addition to pain that occurs when the knee is stationary, many people with knee injuries report being unable to bend their knee without feeling pain. If this type of pain lasts for more […]
Four tips for living with arthritis in your back
Like other joints throughout the body, the many joints in your spine are prone to developing arthritis. The most common form of this condition is spinal osteoarthritis, which occurs when the protective layer of cartilage that allows for smooth motion between spinal facet joints wears down and causes inflammation. If you have been diagnosed with […]