Blog

nerve pain in knee

Physical therapists can offer these 3 treatments for nerve pain in the knee

There are certain conditions that are likely to spring to mind when someone says, “Nerve pain.” One of the most likely of these is that scourge of the lower back...

how long is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery

How long is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?

A rotator cuff tear sounds like it should send people scurrying to meet with their doctor, but you might be surprised to hear that many people have rotator cuff tears...

pain in lower back of head

Five ways physical therapists can help the pain in the lower part of the back of your head

If you suffer from pain in the lower back of your head, you shouldn’t ignore it. Over time, this pain can be worsened by ignoring it. However, that depends on...

why does my wrist hurt when i bend it?

Why does my wrist hurt so bad when I bend it?

Since many of the tasks that we perform every day require the use of our hands, wrist pain can be debilitating. If your wrist hurts when you bend it, then...

can physical therapists prescribe pain meds?

Can physical therapists prescribe pain meds?

Physical therapists are experts in human movement and musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions can cause different levels of pain. Yet, most physical therapists cannot prescribe pain meds. Have you tried a...

loud pop in neck followed by pain

Why was the loud pop in my neck followed by pain?

The short answer to this question is that you’ve injured a structure in your neck. Finding out what injury you have may require visiting a medical professional, such as a...

inner knee pain running

Three exercises you can use to reduce inner knee pain after running

Running is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise, but it’s also a common trigger of knee pain. This activity is especially likely to cause inner knee pain if you...

torn hamstring recovery time

Why is your torn hamstring recovery time lasting so long?

It’s not uncommon for people with hamstring injuries to ask this question. After all, they’re usually athletes who want to return to playing as soon as possible. Yet there are...

inflammatory back pain

Three exercises that can help your inflammatory back pain

Back pain is often caused by an injury to a back muscle or other back structures. However, even if you don’t have a mechanical back issue, you can still experience...