Being unable to walk can be one of the most difficult things to deal with after an injury to a lower body part. For most, the ability to walk is definitely something that is taken for granted on a daily basis, so much so that when it’s taken away, the results can be very disheartening. … Read more
Physical therapy as an industry has been talking about the link between core strength and better balance for years. When the “core” muscles around your trunk are strong, they prevent chronic lower back pain and many other injuries, but they also keep you from losing your balance and falling down. A stronger core will help … Read more
A common misconception is that back and neck pain only happens to “older people.” In fact, in physical therapy, we see all ages, from grade school children to the elderly. In our profession, pain isn’t just as a result of aging. For Tatiana, her neck and back pain made school a chore to get through. … Read more
There are common causes of both back pain and neck pain. Changes in the spine’s anatomy often cause back pain. There may be lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Disc herniation occurs when the gel-like interior of the disc leaks outward and irritates the nerve roots. It typically causes … Read more
Neuropathy issues can really cause problems for a person’s everyday life. For Robert, the biggest problem associated with his leg neuropathy came from interruptions sleeping at night. In addition to losing sleep, the neuropathy caused leg cramping and loss of balance while walking. All of these issues made everyday life very difficult. After seeing Dr. … Read more
In one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many with a disability that prevents them from doing normal daily tasks like working and caring for themselves or others. … Read more
When a person first comes in for physical therapy, there can be a lot of feelings of uncertainty, even fear. This is definitely very understandable, especially for those that have never been to therapy before. Patients come to the clinic in pain, unable to function as they normally would, and want nothing more than to … Read more
Your shoulder is the most flexible and movable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints and tendons. This means there are several ways the shoulder can become injured and cause pain. There are many causes of shoulder pain and steps you can take to eliminate the discomfort. Physical therapy is an effective … Read more
There is an old saying that we hear a lot of in our clinics, and it goes a little something like this: “Pain is a fact of life when you get older.” Well we’re here to tell you that pain may come as a person gets older, but it does NOT have to be an … Read more
As an athlete, you already know that you’ve got to maintain optimal health if you want to keep playing the sport you love. Physical therapy with an experienced physical therapist is a big part of that, especially when you’re recovering from an injury. One of the main parts of a good physical therapy regimen after … Read more
