Foot and Ankle Pain |
May 5, 2023
How to break up scar tissue after bunion surgery
When some of the bones of your foot move out of place at the joint of your big toe and form a bony bump at the base of your toe,...
Shoulder Pain |
April 5, 2023
Posterior capsule tightness: What is it and what can you do about it?
For every organ and limb in the human body, there are other components around it that help it do its job. For instance, not only do you have a shoulder...
Foot and Ankle Pain |
March 3, 2023
Why do I limp when I walk (and how do I stop)?
Limping is characterized by a noticeable unevenness in the way a person walks, with one leg appearing to be weaker or in more pain than the other. You may start...
Health and Wellness Tips, Sciatica |
February 8, 2023
3 tips to help you prevent sciatica flare-ups while driving
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated. Your sciatic nerve starts in your lower back and then travels down each leg. If you experience sciatica, you’re not alone: Up...
Knee Pain |
February 2, 2023
Crunching sound in my knee: What it is, when it’s serious and what can treat it
It can be concerning to hear a crunching sound in your knee whenever you’re walking, running, jumping or squatting. Occasional knee popping may be nothing more than the movement of...
Neck Pain |
September 12, 2022
Why does my neck hurt when I wake up?
Neck pain is the leading cause of disability on a global scale. Whether due to overuse injuries at work or poor posture, it can be frustrating to manage. This is...
Prevention |
September 1, 2022
3 important items to include on your fall protection checklist
More than 1 in 4 people aged 65 and older fall each year. Experiencing a fall can be devastating. Hip fractures and brain injuries are two of the most common...
Physical Therapy |
August 15, 2022
4 facts you should know about physical therapists and how they help people
The physical therapy industry is in strong demand. In recent years the field has significantly grown. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the outlook for growth is much...
Chronic Pain |
August 1, 2022
What is the difference between acute and chronic pain and how they’re addressed in PT?
In physical therapy, the difference between acute and chronic pain is a significant one. The distinction can make all the difference in diagnoses, treatment plans and physical recovery. Physical therapists...
Manual Therapy |
July 13, 2022
3 perks manual therapy techniques bring to back pain sufferers
According to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, over 16 million adults in the United States suffer from persistent or chronic back pain. The back is a complicated structure...