Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Your Life Comfortably If you are living with chronic joint pain, you are not alone. In fact, 20% of the United States population experiences chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are … 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
Do you suffer from back, knee, or hip pain? It is possible that you may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. With OA, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones. As the cartilage wears away, the … Read more
When it comes to extreme pain, it can be very difficult to hear the word “surgery” from your doctor. Although it is definitely an option, many people don’t realize that physical therapy can be a way to avoid having to go through surgery altogether. The pain relief and movement benefits that physical therapy can provide gives patients a proven method of improving your quality of life so that you may not have to undergo surgery.
For many people, knee pain can be a way of life, limiting their ability to climb stairs, squat down to get something off the floor, enjoy long walks, shopping and a host of other daily activities. Just like taking care of your heart, your joints need attention to maintain a healthy state. Here are easy ways for you to take care of your knees, avoiding arthritis and other joint problems.
