3 reasons your shoulder is popping and in pain

Your shoulder may click or pop when you move it. This is known as crepitus. A cracking, grinding, or popping shoulder may be accompanied by a sharp pain or warmth. Shoulder popping and pain can be quite disarming, and your symptoms are likely the result of an underlying health condition or injury.  What is crepitus? […]

PT for a shoulder impingement can involve these 3 things

Shoulder impingement occurs when shoulder tendons and muscles rub against the shoulder bones. When shoulder pain from this issue is severe, it makes it difficult to work, play sports or do everyday tasks. If left untreated, shoulder impingements can cause further problems.  Physical therapists can help prevent a shoulder impingement from getting worse. They can […]

4 T-bone car accident injuries a physical therapist can help you treat

Side impact car accidents, also known as T-bone car accidents, are some of the most common causes of car accident injury in the United States. In the year 2016 alone, over 3 million people in the United States were injured in a car accident. While some people can walk away from a T-bone car accident […]

How to sleep more comfortably with frozen shoulder

A frozen shoulder is a painful condition where inflammation and swelling in the shoulder joint prevents a complete range of movement. This loss of movement is accompanied by pain and stiffness that gets worse over time. Frozen shoulders can sometimes take months or even years to return to normal. While this process can be made […]

Top 5 common causes of slip, trip and fall injuries

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, 1 of every 3 people each year in the United States over the age of 65 will experience a fall. Many of these falls will result in injuries, including fractures to the leg or hip, ankle or other sprains, and head injuries such as concussions. While some of […]

Top 3 causes of calf pain while running

Nothing slows down your running progress like calf pain. Whether it’s a bit of soreness from a long run earlier in the week or a chronic ache that you can’t seem to shake, every runner knows the toll that calf pain can have on your daily strides.  While some runners can pinpoint the exact moment […]

3 reasons why you may experience knee pain from driving

Knee pain while driving is a common complaint for many adults. Whether you drive long distances for a living or just find yourself behind the wheel more than usual during the holiday season, you may have noticed a tinge in your knee after driving for a long period of time. There are a few reasons […]

Three physical therapy exercises that can help your separated shoulder

Man, your shoulder is hurting and you feel some weakness in your arm. What in the world did you do? Maybe you overdid it by exercising or playing sports or, perhaps, you fell and separated your shoulder. Shoulder pain from a separated shoulder is frustrating, but you can be on your way to recovery with […]

How did I develop an oblique strain and can a physical therapist treat it?

Oh no! You’ve just woken up and tried to roll out of bed only to be met with an intense pain in your side. Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is going on?” Maybe you threw the ball too hard and are experiencing a sports-related injury — or, perhaps, your injury is […]

Three physical therapy modalities that can ease a stiff knee

We often take our knees for granted. Our knees are the largest joint in the body, and we rely on their uninhibited movement to get us through the day. Depending on your lifestyle, you may spend most of your day on your feet. Meanwhile, your knee joint is moving back and forth to keep your […]

Three ways a physical therapist can help when your first rib is out of place

It’s likely that one of the few rib injuries that you’ve heard of is a broken rib. However, there are plenty of other rib-related issues that can negatively affect your body and daily life.  One excellent example of such an issue is when your first rib is out of place. When this happens, it’s known […]

Four reasons athletes develop cramps on top of their foot

There are many issues that athletes may face, including sprains, strains and other musculoskeletal injuries. However, one of the most common issues is an involuntary contraction or spasming of a leg or foot muscle. To most people, this is known as a muscle cramp.  Athletes put a lot of stress on their feet, so you […]