The phrase “ACL Tear” can strike fear into the hearts of athletes and fans alike. It’s an injury that often means season-ending surgery and a long road to recovery. We see headlines like “6 to 12 Month Recovery” and wonder: If you or a loved one is dealing with an ACL tear, understanding the rehabilitation…
A Knee problem is a common injury we see given that our knee joints go through wear and tear everyday. Let’s talk about the 3 most common knee problems we see in our clinic. Knee Arthritis (osteoarthritis) – What is it? With using your body over time, the cartilage that covers the ends of our…
There are various different types that we might experience. Some of these types might include: All of these types of headaches will generally present differently in where you feel them in your head. When it comes to headaches and healing them we often turn to over the counter pain medication. What if physical therapy could…
So what are your goals for the new year? Not just physical, but anything. They can be academic, athletic, spiritual, emotional, physical, health related; regardless, how are you planning to achieve them? At LSTC, we’re all about helping people reach their physical goals. In fact, some of the goals we helped people reach last year…
The rotator cuff is responsible for the rotation and movement of the entire shoulder joint and all of your arm. If you have ever had pain, soreness, pinching, or other discomfort in your shoulder, you most likely had a rotator cuff problem. Experiencing these symptoms when putting on your jacket, is common when dealing with…
Want to be pain free for the holidays? Have a holiday trip is on the calendar? Trips are always something to look forward to and we want to make sure you get to your final destination without any nagging aches or pains. Avoiding pain and discomfort will allow you to enjoy your trip and can…
Golf is a sport that requires complete full body movements that are not always the same for the average golfer. With a golf swing you will use everything from lower body movement up to mild rotation of the neck. If you have any imbalances throughout the body whether it’s involving strength differences or mobility impairments…
If you hear or feel your joints pop, snap, or crackle, this could be a sign of patellofemoral pain. What exactly is patellofemoral pain? Patellofemoral pain is a general term used to describe pain that resides in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, PFPS, is also known as both…
Neck pain is a common complaint that we see in physical therapy. Our posture as a society has continued to decline with the increased use of phones and computers. Poor posture when sitting or standing can lead to many neck injuries that can be addressed with physical therapy. Common Neck Injuries: Cervical radiculopathy is a…
When most people think of the core, they think of the abdominals and doing sit-ups and generally know that one needs to have good core strength. Beyond that, most people don’t know much else about the core. So what are the core muscles and what do they really do? The core muscles consist of the…
