Health blog Category: Physical Therapy
Arthritis Making it Hard to Move…
The change in weather brings some less pleasant symptoms like joint stiffness, pain and inflammation. Arthritis symptoms can increase with changes in weather. But there are ways you can manage the pain and also increase your activity level.
You’ve probably heard the word ‘osteoarthritis’ but what exactly does it mean and what are the symptoms?
Osteoarthritis:
- Joint inflammation that causes pain and stiffness
- It is progressive
- There is no cure for arthritis.
Stretching Can Help Avoid Injury
Have you ever gotten up after sitting in a movie theater for a couple of hours and felt really stiff? Whenever you are stuck in the same position for a long period of time it is pretty common for the muscles around your joints to get tight and stiff. If it goes away relatively quickly, then no harm done, however if it’s something that takes longer than usual, you may want to look into a good stretching program.
Read full blogKnee Pain Affects All Ages
Do you ever find yourself limping through the last few aisles of the grocery store? Or maybe you pass up a golf trip with friends for fear of having to quit before the eighteenth hole? Do your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause you to grimace in discomfort? Knee pain can affect the lives of people of all ages, inhibiting both routine daily function and the ability to exercise.
It can develop for a variety of reasons.
Read full blogTechniques to Alleviate Pain in Our Shoulders
Do you find your shoulders aching at the end of the day or when having to lift your arms? Whether your pain is from an old injury or just from moving all day long, try these simple techniques to feel better and stronger.
Why Your Shoulders Hurt
Your shoulders are the most complicated joints in your body and thus, one of the most easily injured. They have to move through an incredible 180 degrees of motion, while still maintaining stability and strength.
Is Back Surgery Really Needed to Treat Back Pain…
What can you do to help reduce your back pain?
Most back pain is mechanical back pain. This describes the abnormal movement, or lack of movement in certain parts of the spine. It can happen because of poor posture, lifting injuries, accidents, and wear and tear on the joints in the spine. The vast majority of people suffering from mechanical low back pain can have significant improvement, and in most cases, complete relief. Here are some tips to get rid of your back pain:
- Improve your spinal joint mobility.
Are You at Risk for Developing Plantar Fasciitis?
Ouch! If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis, you know just how excruciating those first few steps are when you get out of bed in the morning. It can feel like you’re stepping on a knife as the tight connective tissue on the bottom of your foot stretches out.
What Exactly is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, or connective tissue along the bottom of your foot, gets tight, swollen and irritated.
Fractures, and How To Treat Them
You may have had a fracture or know some who has fractured their bone. But how serious can fractures be?
Well let’s start with determining what exactly a fracture is.
The word, ‘fracture’ is a medical term that refers to a crack or break in a bone. Bones are made of calcified materials, which give them their hard rigid structure.
Serious fractures can have dangerous complications if not treated promptly.
Cure Your Back Pain Once and For All!
You may have experienced back pain anywhere from sharp, excruciating pain to general discomfort. Every individual experiences different signs and symptoms, however these are the most common:
- muscle tightness or spasms
- sharp or dull pain
- limited range of motion,
- stinging or burning pain that travels to the butt or thigh
- numbness and tingling
- difficulty sitting, standing, walking, or going up stairs
- pain that increases with prolonged activity
Lower back injuries can occur from something as simple as twisting to grab something off of a shelf or as intense as falling off of a ladder.
Read full blogWeak Core Muscles Could be the Reason for Your Slouching
Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile? This is a sign of core weakness that can negatively affect your health and create long-term back or neck pain.
What are Your Core Muscles?
Your “core” is the group of muscles that help stabilize your body and give a strong anchor point from which your skeleton can move properly with good posture.
‘Runner’s Knee’ or ‘Office Worker’s Knee’
If you’ve experienced pain behind your kneecap or in the front of your knee, you may be suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome or ‘Runner’s Knee.’ Runner’s knee is often characterized by pain behind the knee (retropatellar pain), pain around the kneecap (peripatellar pain) or pain in the front of the knee (anterior knee pain). It is associated with activities that put stress on the knee joint, such as running, sports and recreational activities.
