Hip pain is a very common problem which can cause difficulty with many daily activities. People often come to physical therapy with different complaints involving the hip. The number one complaint is pain localized to the hip joint and muscles surrounding the joint. Some people also experience stiffness in and around the hip and the…
We probably take for granted how mobile or shoulders are until we are unable to move them as freely because of pain or tightness or discomfort. Have you ever tried to pull your shirt on in the morning and felt a pinch in the shoulder? There are many conditions that may cause us to experience…
Why do knee aches and pain occur in the first place? In order to fully understand knee problems and the aches and pain they create, you need to know a little about the makeup of the knee joint. The knee joint is the junction of two major bones of your knee fitting together to form…
Does your job require you to be on your feet for prolonged periods of time? Do you have a lot of pain or stiffness on your lower extremities? Foot and ankle pain is a very common problem for every age group. It’s a condition we treat often at Loudoun Sports Therapy and it’s one that…
Hip pain is a very common problem we treat here at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center and it can result in difficulty with many daily activities. People frequently come to physical therapy with different complaints involving the hip. The number one complaint being pain localized to the hip joint and muscles surrounding the joint. Some people…
By, Devin Wurman, DPTNow that the weather is getting better and we are finally able to say good-bye to winter, more and more of us are planning to spend an increased amount of time outdoors. This also means that we need to be more cognizant of our bodies when participating in outside activities such as…
Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems we see in physical therapy. It’s not just athletes like baseball players or swimmers either; we treat patients of all ages for shoulder problems. This condition can be the result of repetitive overuse of muscles in the shoulder, poor posture or traumatic injury to the shoulder.Repetitive…
By: Devin Wurman, DPTThese days, more people are working sedentary jobs at a desk and/or using mobile technology for their day to day communications. Think about how you sit when you do these things. How is your posture? It’s so easy for us to slip into a poor posture when we’re mindlessly reading emails or…
Many people will experience some form of lower back pain in the course of their life. There are many factors that can contribute to lower back pain. Some of the most common sources include: Muscle Strains Overuse Injuries Disc and Skeletal Issues Poor Posture When treating lower back pain, it is important to address body…
The weather is getting warmer and more people are headed outside, which means it’s that time of a year for an increase in patients with elbow injuries. Many people have heard of and will use terms like ‘tennis’ or ‘golfer’s’ elbow. But what exactly are these conditions and what’s the difference?The truth is, not much….
