Shoulder pain during or after pregnancy? Here are 3 ways PT can help you
Shoulder pain is a more common complaint after pregnancy than you might think. This pain can be the result of repetitive movements, such as feeding your baby, carrying your baby on the same side or placing them over the same shoulder. This can result in muscle tension, pain and a loss of flexibility. Women may […]
How can physical therapy help a full thickness rotator cuff tear?
Physical therapy can certainly help your full thickness rotator cuff tear. Typically, it’s used to help patients prepare for rotator cuff repair surgery. It can also be an awesome addition to your post-surgery recovery process. Read on to learn more about this condition and how physical therapists can work with you to address it. Why […]
Need some stretches for hip osteoarthritis symptoms? Here are 4 that PT experts recommend
Hip osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease) is a chronic condition that causes the articular cartilage to break down. When left untreated, it can cause pain and loss of mobility in the hip joint. Treatment for this condition can include medication, staying active and physical therapy. Stretching exercises are a great way to help keep muscles […]
5 tips PT experts recommend for people with shoulder pain during the winter
If you suffer from bad shoulder pain during winter, you need to keep your surroundings warm. Cold weather may cause your muscles to contract and swell, which can lead to painful and chronic symptoms. Moreover, cold weather also tends to reduce the flow of blood to your muscles and tendons. This can cause them to […]
4 types of elbow injuries you could develop at work
The work you do can be hard on your elbows. You might work on an assembly line, or you might work at a desk. In either case, the odds are good that you’re doing things that can lead to many types of elbow injuries. Think about how much you move your elbows while at work; […]
Knee hurting when you’re going down stairs? One of these issues could be the reason why
We’re often encouraged to take the stairs more often. Generally, walking up and down stairs helps us pack more physical activity into our day, yet going down stairs can also be an activity that causes some people’s knees to hurt. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you address many of the issues that can cause your […]
What is involved in an annual wellness exam at a physical therapy clinic?
For nearly two years now, health and wellness have been serious concerns for many Americans. It’s not too surprising then that a 2020 survey found that 57% of Americans claimed that they were prioritizing their health and wellness even over financial concerns. One way to take a first step toward improving your wellness is to […]
Four injury types can make descending stairs a painful exercise
Have you stopped to consider how often you are climbing and going down stairs every day? You probably haven’t, and that’s not surprising. Many people don’t think much about such a common daily activity. At least, they don’t until such an activity becomes harder or more painful to do. People who are feeling pain when […]
Is physical therapy the same thing as physical rehab?
Physical therapy, physical rehab or rehabilitation, and physiotherapy. There are a lot of terms that are thrown around when people talk about treating musculoskeletal injuries or medical conditions, but do they all mean the same thing exactly? In the case of physical therapy and physical rehab, the answer is they aren’t exactly the same. What […]
What steps can a physical therapist take to find out why you feel knee pain when walking?
Ever since you learned to walk, you’ve been putting one foot in front of the other without thinking about it much. However, the seemingly simple task of walking can become a challenge when you have knee pain when doing so. If you do feel knee pain when walking, you’re a member of a pretty large […]
Three reasons you feel pain when putting pressure on your wrist
There are hundreds of movements you do throughout the day that put pressure on your wrists, but these movements can seem far from commonplace when the pressure they cause is triggering wrist pain. People who are feeling wrist pain are a part of a fairly large group. A medical survey reveals that 6% of respondents […]
Three tips that can help you get in the best position to sit with a herniated lumbar disc
You picked up a heavy box, and now your lower back is sore. You were recently in a car accident that has left you feeling lower back pain. These are both common scenarios that people who develop herniated lumbar discs have experienced — scenarios that can leave you desperate to find the best position to […]