Four reasons physical therapists want you to learn how to treat sciatica
You bend over to check the mailbox, and ouch! There it is again. That shooting pain that runs from your lower back down the back of your leg. People who are dealing with this type of scenario likely have a condition called sciatica. This issue occurs when one of the sciatic nerves in the lower […]
Three causes of pain behind the knee when walking
Our ability to walk is a minor miracle that requires many parts of our bodies to work closely together. One of these parts is our knee joints. However, many people don’t give walking a second thought unless they start having issues like pain behind the knee when walking. Knee pain is something that far too […]
Three exercises for treating shoulder and upper arm pain
The shoulder and upper arm muscles help people perform many normal daily activities. For instance, your biceps help lift your arm to sip your coffee, and your triceps help lower your cup back to the table. Unfortunately, it’s likely that you’ll experience shoulder and upper arm pain at some point in your life, and medical […]
What to do about a partial rotator cuff tear
Pain in your shoulders can occur for a variety of reasons. There are several bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments in each shoulder joint that are vulnerable to a wide range of conditions and injuries. One such injury that is relatively common is a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff tear is a tear along […]
Four ways to make life easier when you have stiff finger joints
One of the ways that arthritis in your hands makes life more challenging is by causing stiff finger joints. It’s difficult to use your hands for normal daily activities when you cannot fully bend your fingers because of arthritis. Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis. However, treatments like physical therapy can help reduce the […]
Improving your sleeping position for back pain
Sleeping and back pain do not go hand in hand. Back pain can cause you to have trouble falling asleep, but it can also make it harder to stay asleep. Unfortunately, dealing with back pain that makes sleeping tougher isn’t uncommon. In fact, back pain that affects sleep has been reported by 37% of U.S. […]
What happens if you don’t have physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?
A short answer to this question is nothing good. There are, of course, risks associated with any surgery. It’s also not uncommon for people to have post-surgical complications. Rotator cuff surgery isn’t performed as often as joint replacements and other procedures; still, it’s estimated that more than 460,000 Americans have this type of surgery annually. […]
Why do you need physical therapy for a hip labral tear?
Waking up at night with hip pain. An aching hip that feels worse when you walk or bend forward. Clicking or popping noises when your hip moves. People dealing with such symptoms likely have an injury known as a hip labral tear. The hip labrum is a thin ring of cartilage that coats the outer […]
Three benefits physical therapy can have for chronic pain sufferers
Do you currently have an acute or chronic pain condition affecting your daily life? Maybe you’re struggling with back pain, a sports injury or impairments following an auto accident. Perhaps you have someone in your family who is experiencing pain and dysfunction. It’s not all that unlikely that you or someone you know is living […]
Four macronutrients that can improve your athletic performance
Increased energy. Improved stamina. Decreased recovery time. These are just a few of the benefits that an optimized diet can have for athletes. Your body is depending on you to supply it with the necessary raw materials to conduct its countless everyday functions. The more you demand from it, the more careful you must be […]
Why does my elbow hurt when I bend it?
We use our elbows for so many things every day. Lifting our morning cup of coffee. Holding our cellphone up to text a friend. However, many people take such common actions for granted until they begin causing them pain. There are many issues that could be causing your elbow pain, and figuring out which issue […]
What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the shoulder?
Never heard of radiculopathy? That’s not very surprising since this term is used by medical professionals. To the average person, radiculopathy is known as a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves can often occur in the neck, and they often cause issues in the shoulder. Cervical radiculopathy (CR) isn’t as common as lumbar radiculopathy. However, research shows […]