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Treating Ankle Sprains
January 3, 2022
Ankle sprains are a common injury and occur when the ankle “rolls” either in or out, causing the ligaments in the joint to stretch. The most common ankle sprain is when the foot rolls inward, and you have pain on the outside of your ankle. You should consult a medical professional to make sure your ankle injury is not anything more serious and to help get you back to your favorite activities.
Read MoreCuring Hamstring Pain
December 30, 2021
Pain originating at our “butt” bones, behind/sides of the knee, and anywhere in between can indicate a hamstring injury. Since the hamstring has such a primary role in our everyday life, it can become a common source of injury not just in athletes but also in non-athletic populations. Let us help you get back to your best possible self.
Read MoreDiscs and Donuts: Why the Spine Needs Discs
December 27, 2021
It can be hard to take the first step to treat a disc issue, especially if you do not feel like your symptoms impact your daily activities, at least not all the time. However, it is essential to address these issues head-on and soon as possible, so they do not progress.
Read MoreThree Neck Problems and the Solutions
December 23, 2021
Neck pain is something you will probably experience at least once in your life. In general, Physical Therapy can improve these neck problems. If the severity of the injury is severe enough to require surgery, Physical Therapy is beneficial pre and post-operatively to regain movement, strength and decrease post-surgical pain.
Read MoreStay Active with These Low-impact Activities
December 20, 2021
A great way to continue to stay active throughout the entirety of your life is to practice low-impact activities. Low-impact activities are those that put less pressure on your joints. You can participate in many activities that help you stay active while avoiding unnecessary pressure and impact on your joints.
Read MoreWhat Is Manual Therapy?
December 16, 2021
Manual Therapy is several different hands-on techniques that we use in the clinic, and each offers its own benefits. We use Manual Therapy to help restore mobility, restore joint movement, decrease nerve tension, improve nerve mobility, and help reduce pain.
Read MoreBunions
December 13, 2021
A bunion is a foot deformity that occurs when the big toe bone shifts out of place. Your big toe begins to move inward towards the smaller toes, and as this happens, the bottom part of the big toe turns outwards to form that “bump.” How does this happen? Read here to find out more.
Read MoreEveryday Tasks Should Not Cause Discomfort
December 8, 2021
Golfer’s Elbow is also known as Medial Epicondylitis which involves an injury on the inside of the elbow caused by excessive and repeated stress placed on the tendon. The muscles that bend your wrist travel up and attach to the inside of the elbow. Then a tendon attaches muscles to bone and becomes aggravated by overuse of the muscles over several days.
Read MoreFallen Arches and Foot Issues
December 7, 2021
Fallen arches are otherwise known as “flat feet.” The area in the bottom of your foot where an arch should be is no longer there and has flattened or is not as high as would be considered “normal.” This can be congenital, or something you were born with.
Read MoreSciatica Can Make Walking Difficult
November 29, 2021
Sciatica can make daily activities like simply walking and sitting difficult and painful. Many people suffer from sciatica-like symptoms, from low back pain to numbness in the leg. Potential damage can occur to the spinal joints and nerves, so it is essential to see a physical therapist as soon as possible to prevent the risk of this from happening.
Read MoreMobility in This Joint Can Be a Reason for Back Pain
November 22, 2021
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, more than 80 percent of the population will suffer from back pain at least once in their life. The mobility and strength of your hip joints are often a major player on the grounds of back pain.
Read MoreLower-Back Problems: A Common Complaint
November 15, 2021
Lower-back problems are one of the most common complaints we encounter in physical therapy. The majority of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, and the back pain they experience may only last a short time, or it could linger for months. Find out how physical therapy could be your solution.
Read MoreShoulder Fractures
November 11, 2021
The more inactive you are, the weaker your muscles become because of disuse. When your muscles are weak, your balance becomes affected, which increases your risk of falling. A physical therapist will devise a safe exercise program in order to get you back to normal daily activities and any other recreational activities that you have been unable to do without pain.
Read MoreAnswer to Your Question About Back Pain
November 1, 2021
When you have an ache or pain, it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is indeed coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, does not mean that is where the problem is coming from. The questions and answers here may be a step toward you getting relief from your back problems.
Read MoreNeck Pain Can Fast Become A Chronic Condition
October 14, 2021
A neck issue or stiffness is a widespread condition that most people experience at some point in their lives. Initially, it may come from sleeping in an awkward position and may only last for a day or two, so we tend to ignore it. However, neck pain can fast become a chronic condition.
Read MoreWhat Are Shin Splints?
October 11, 2021
"Shin Splints" is a term used for pain in the front of your shins, mostly from overuse in runners, jumpers, or hikers. The pain runs along the tibia (lower leg bone) where the muscles insert. The two most common muscles involved in shin splints are the tibialis anterior and the tibialis posterior. Tibialis posterior acts to move your foot inward and bring your toes away from your nose.
Read MoreEnd the Vicious Cycle of Back Pain
October 4, 2021
Back discomfort can be debilitating for anyone experiencing it. Living with back pain often means being plagued by the inability to sleep, stiffness, and difficulty doing activities we love. This discomfort and pain impact our ability to run, rock climb or hike, garden, walk the dog or play with our grandchildren. Back pain can affect everyone including, young athletes to active parents or older adults.
Read MoreHamstrings Are To Blame for Painful Walking
September 30, 2021
Our hamstring muscle group is located on the backside of our thigh and is made up of three muscles. These three muscles originate on the hip bone and attach to the knee joint. The hamstrings work together with the quadriceps muscles to control and stabilize your knee joint.
Read MoreHealing Your Shoulder With Physical Therapy
September 27, 2021
Most shoulder pain occurs following repetitive movements. These movements cause wear and tear that breaks down your rotator cuff tendons. Activities such as raking leaves and shoveling are common culprits that send people to seek medical attention for shoulder pain. In addition, injuries that involve lifting can also cause increased pain in the shoulders.
Read MoreWhy Pre and Post-Op Physical Therapy Is Important
September 23, 2021
Is a surgery in the future for you to address your musculoskeletal issue? Has your doctor mentioned the need for physical therapy afterward? Or even the benefit of physical therapy to prepare you for the surgery beforehand?
Read MoreImportant Tools to Relieve Sciatica Pain
September 20, 2021
In a study reported in the journal, Orthopedics, 650 people were examined for lower-back pain or sciatica. About 25% had reported an episode of sciatica in the past six months of the study and this shows how common sciatica really is.
Read MoreWhat Knee Pain Are You Having?
September 2, 2021
You probably don’t think about how much you move your knee joints in a day, but when you are experiencing knee pain, you become more aware of how much you are moving. Some of the common knee problems that people experience are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Ligaments sprains and tears.
Read More5 Common Hip Injuries
August 30, 2021
There can be many causes of hip pain and hip injuries, but we will be talking about the most common in this blog. Having hip pain can limit you from doing your daily activities, playing with your kids, performing your job duties, and cause you a lot of unnecessary stress if you don’t get it checked out right away! Below we will be discussing the common hip injuries, how they present, risk factors, and what to do if you think you have one of these injuries.
Read MoreSciatic Nerve Pain
August 27, 2021
Do you think you may have sciatica? Comprehensive Physical Therapy can help. WHAT IS SCIATICA? Sciatica is the inflammation of the sciatic nerve that travels from the back down to the foot. This means sciatica can cause pain in your back, buttocks, hamstring, calf, shin, or foot, depending on where the nerve is irritated.
Read MoreThe 3 Most Prevalent Knee Problems
August 25, 2021
Knee problems are one of the most common injuries we see in physical therapy, whether due to a sports-related injury or degenerative changes that occur as we age. Some of the most common knee injuries include ligament injuries, meniscus injuries, and osteoarthritis.
Read MoreAre Lower Back Problems Causing You Discomfort?
August 19, 2021
Back injuries and problems can significantly limit our ability to carry out daily tasks and enjoy the activities we love. Many people think it is just something they have to “live with,”. BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE. Thankfully, physical therapy can be highly beneficial for resolving lower back pain, thus significantly improving your quality of life.
Read MoreHow Much "Wiggle" is in Your Joints?
August 16, 2021
Joint mobility is the amount of movement that occurs within a single joint. This is not just how high you can raise your arm or how far you can bend your knee; it also is how much or how little “wiggle” there is within a joint. This “wiggle” is known as mild, moderate, or severe hypermobility (excessive movement) or hypomobility (limitation of motion, stiffness).
Read MoreWarming Up & Cooling Down
August 12, 2021
Many people go out for a run or start a pickup game of baseball without taking the time to properly warm up or cool down afterwards. But making this part of your routine before and after playing a game, running, exercising or engaging in any high-intensity activity is crucial to preventing serious injuries.
Read MoreLower Back Problems, A Common Complaint
July 19, 2021
Lower back problems can have long term effects on the body if not treated properly. Physical therapy uses a combination of strength exercises, hands-on techniques and body mechanic assessments to ensure correct muscle activation, good mechanics, and education to help decrease your pain and prevent re-injury.
Read MoreWhat REALLY is Sciatica?
May 10, 2021
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates from the back, deep into the buttock and down into the back of the leg. This is generally caused by compression and irritation to the sciatic nerve and generally develops over time due to repetitive postures or physical activity.
Read MorePatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
May 1, 2021
Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is considered a diagnosis of exclusion for anterior knee pain (pain in the front of your knee or around your kneecap). There is no specific tissue that is seriously damaged. Despite its seemingly vague description, this diagnosis is commonly the answer given.
Read MoreSnapping Hip Syndrome
April 30, 2021
This condition is classified by a “snapping” sensation at the front or side of your hip joint, caused by a muscle or tendon moving over a bony structure of the joint. For some individuals, this causes only the sensation of “snapping” without pain, but for others it can be painful and limit ability to perform activities of daily living or recreational activities.
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