Ever had a stubborn knot in your neck, back, leg, really anywhere in the body? These knots can be painful and make daily motions difficult and uncomfortable. But what do you do when you can’t seem to stretch our that knot? As physical therapists, we are always looking at different techniques and exercises to incorporate…
Tendonitis can be summarized as inflammation or irritation of the tendon. A tendon is a thick cord like structure that connects muscle to bone. All throughout our body, we have muscles that are attached to bones by tendons, which is why so many people suffer from tendonitis somewhere in their body. Some of the most…
Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable tightness in your joints, hindering your ability to move freely? Joint stiffness is a common concern that affects individuals of all ages, often signaling underlying issues that demand attention. Let’s unravel the mysteries of joint stiffness, exploring its causes, impact on daily life, and most importantly, how physical therapy…
With people working from home, there has been a drastic increase in the number of people suffering from frequent and chronic headaches. One fact that many people do not know is that physical therapy can help treat them! There are several causes of headaches, but many are being caused by tight neck and head muscles,…
Many people experience neck pain but aren’t sure what is causing their pain. As silly as it may sound, one source that could be to blame, is stress. Could stress really be causing me to physically hurt? The answer is yes. The tension of stress can cause the small muscles in our neck to tighten…
The leaves turning and the cooling of the air brings back the clatter of football and the squeak of sneakers on a basketball court. Along with a return to these dynamic sports subsequently has an uptick in ankle and knee injuries. Let’s talk about how to prevent these injuries! One of the best things to…
Have you sprained your ankle more times than you can count? You are likely suffering from what is called chronic ankle instability, aka CAI. Why does this happen? Once you injure your ankle once, unless rehabbed well, the function of the ankle itself is forever altered. Every part of your body has little internal GPS…
To start, Ergonomics is the study of individuals in their workplace in which workplaces are designed to fit individuals who use them. This aims to improve the environment to minimize the risk of injury. Since the pandemic, many more individuals around the world began working from home and at desks/computers not realizing they have been…
What in the world is an SI joint? Why is it even important? SI joint problems can happen in people of all ages and fitness levels. Many young athletes often complain about lower back pain or symptoms that radiated down their legs. You might be thinking, ‘They’re young. They can’t have low back problems. They’re…
Has your knee ever started to hurt after sitting for a period time? This may mean you have arthritis. Luckily, physical therapy can help eliminate the symptoms you experience with arthritis. Arthritis: Osteoarthritis: caused by the mechanical wearing away of the cartilage (cushion) between joints. Pain can be caused by frayed pieces of cartilage getting…
