What can I do for chronic neck pain treatment?

Neck pain ranks up at the top of the list when it comes to common forms of pain. Researchers report that as high as 79.5% of people deal with some form of neck pain annually (NIH, 2010). Such statistics show that you have a significant risk of neck pain. Though less likely, chronic neck pain […]

Two stretches can help knees bend with less stiffness and pain

Your knee needs to bend to do many daily activities, including walking and sitting down. However, tightness in the leg muscles can cause the knee to feel stiff or painful. Even tightness in the hip flexors or glutes can lead to these symptoms in your knee. Physical therapists can show you many therapeutic exercises that […]

Three sciatica symptoms and physical therapy treatments

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) claims that 31 million Americans are living with lower back pain on any given day. Lower back pain is also a common cause of people missing work, and it can affect the young and old alike.  Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is either pinched or irritated, and […]

Try these two neck exercises to reduce arthritis symptoms

Arthritis can attack almost any joint in your body, but you might not realize that you can develop arthritis in your neck. The neck vertebrae are connected by pairs of joints called facet joints. Over time, these joints can wear out and become inflamed and painful.  Physical therapy is an effective option for treating cervical […]

Two early signs that you might have finger arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation reports that almost 54 million adults are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Are you concerned that issues with your fingers might be a sign of finger arthritis? Physical therapists can help you determine if you have this condition. There are also two early signs that could mean you’re developing finger arthritis.  1.   […]

What does vertigo feel like?

If you’ve never experienced vertigo, it can be hard to understand how it can make you feel. Vertigo is a balance issue often caused by inner ear problems like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), but it can also be a symptom of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) like concussions. The answer to the question, “What does […]

Three factors leading to knee pain when walking up stairs

Your knees are very important because they’re a major reason your legs can move you around. However, there are many conditions that can cause pain in these joints. One such condition is called chondromalacia or runner’s knee, and this is when the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged. Damage to this cartilage makes it harder […]

Three reasons for pain in outside of leading wrist from golf

The wrist is important to many of the movements people make when playing sports. Think about the extra whip that flicking the wrist gives baseball pitchers. Creating that perfectly spiraling football pass would be harder without subtle movements of the wrist. One sport that can be particularly hard on the wrist is golf, and it’s […]

Three reasons you may have a stiff neck and nausea

A stiff neck is an occasional annoyance for some, but for others, it’s a daily problem. Matters are even more difficult when the neck stiffness is accompanied by nausea. In some cases, a stiff neck with nausea can be a symptom of meningitis. This is an inflammation of the meninges, which is a covering that […]

Why do I have pelvic pain when walking?

Pain can occur in the pelvic region for several different reasons. Sometimes, it’s related to a serious condition in one of your vital organs in the pelvic region. This kind of pain is usually accompanied by symptoms like fever and nausea. If you have pelvic pain with these kinds of symptoms, you should visit a […]

Why do I have sudden hip pain even though I have no injury?

Have you woken up one day to discover the presence of hip pain that just doesn’t seem to want to go away? You’re certain you haven’t injured yourself in any falls or physical activity, but the pain is real. So, what’s causing it? Well, hip pain can be related to several different causes. Take a […]

Two exercises to help back pain after a car accident

Many Hastings, Michigan, residents have probably been in a car accident at some time in their lives. If you have, this experience may have left you with pain in your neck, shoulder or lower back. The lower back is especially prone to injury from a motor vehicle accident, but physical therapists in your area can […]