Pain in the bottom of your foot: 7 potential sources

Pain anywhere on your body can interfere with your everyday life. It’s especially true for an ache that you feel on the bottom of your foot, as your feet have to handle quite a lot of stress on a day-to-day basis. If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of your foot, it can cause you […]

Why does my wrist hurt when twisting it but there’s no swelling?

Your wrist is moved dozens of times a day without you even noticing. Whether you’re opening a door, typing on a keyboard or cleaning your dishes, your wrist’s mobility is essential for day-to-day tasks. When your wrist hurts, it can make you want to just rest your arm for the day until it feels better. […]

4 common types of soft tissue injury and how PT can help them

Experiencing chronic pain or other persistent symptoms after being injured? You may have a soft tissue injury. A soft tissue injury is any injury that affects the soft tissue in your body. When this tissue is injured, it can lead to discomfort and impact your physical abilities. The severity of your symptoms will typically depend […]

The 3 differences between a physician’s diagnosis and a PT’s diagnosis with examples

Experiencing chronic pain or other symptoms and you don’t know why? Getting a professional diagnosis can be an excellent starting point for treatment. Once you understand the cause of your symptoms, you can start to seek treatments tailored to your particular condition. Getting a diagnosis is not always straightforward, though. When seeking a diagnosis, it […]

5 likely causes of your groin pain after a C-section

Experiencing groin pain after a cesarean section (or C-section) can be alarming. Pain around the pelvis or groin can add to other symptoms such as aches and swelling that you may already be experiencing after giving birth. While C-sections are generally safe procedures, complications and negative side effects like groin pain can sometimes arise. In […]

Is thigh pain after hip replacement normal?

If you’re experiencing consistent or worsening hip pain that isn’t improving with medication or walking aids, then it’s possible that you’ll need a hip replacement. But even though the hip replacement can make a world of difference, it doesn’t mean that you won’t still experience pain for a bit afterward. As you’re getting used to […]

6 TMJ dysfunction symptoms you may be feeling in your ear

Experiencing head or neck pain that is also affecting your ear? The cause could be dysfunction in your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ dysfunction is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. Though TMJ dysfunction is often associated with jaw pain, the symptoms can affect other areas including the […]

6 steps physical therapists can take to treat hip pain during pregnancy

Pregnancy can be an amazing and rewarding journey. That does not stop it from frequently coming with challenges, though. Hip pain, in addition to other kinds of discomfort, is a common occurrence during pregnancy. Hip pain during pregnancy can have many causes. Weight changes and issues in the pelvic floor are often contributing factors. When […]

12 pinched nerve in the shoulder symptoms to pay attention to

You may have experienced a momentarily tingling sensation or a dull ache in your shoulders after a long day at work or an intense workout. What do you do when that pain doesn’t go away? What do you do if that pain becomes worse and also causes numbness and weakness? If you are experiencing these […]

Pain on outside of lower leg above ankle: Here’s what it could be

The lower leg is the part of the leg that is between the knee joint and ankle joint. It works with the upper leg and foot to help you perform movements. It is made up of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. If you are experiencing pain in your lower leg above your […]

Why do I have ankle pain from running?

Running is a great way to exercise while getting some fresh air. Even though running is supposed to make you feel good, especially due to the endorphins it can release, that’s not always the case. For some people, running can cause ankle pain that reduces the joint’s mobility and function. If you’re experiencing ankle pain […]

What does TMJ dysfunction feel like?

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction is a disorder that causes pain or discomfort in your jaw and/or the areas around it, like the mouth, cheeks or eyes. The pain and discomfort can travel throughout the face and cause discomfort in other areas.  TMJ can also feel like aching, tingling, discomfort and tenderness in your jaw, which […]