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
When knee pain hits, it can wreak havoc throughout your entire everyday life. From work, to home life with family, even something as simple as walking from your car to your house can cause discomfort and pain. With some patients, pain can creep in even with just sitting down at a chair or sofa to … Read more
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain (pain lasting longer than three months). As if this isn’t a troubling enough trend, in recent years, physicians have been prescribing more and more prescription pain medications, including opioids. In the year 2013 alone, physicians prescribed nearly … Read more
We are so happy to see the great results keep rolling on in! After hurting herself while moving, Sally was not able to sleep due to the pain of multiple herniated discs in her neck. In addition to problems sleeping, she had problems just getting through the day with the constant tightness. After physical therapy … Read more
A herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus begins … Read more
Hip pain and knee pain are a part of life for many people. Cartilage in the knees, hip or lower back can wear down due to overuse and lead to discomfort or arthritis. Sometimes just a straight-up injury can cause pain. While some cases are so severe that they could require surgery to repair an … Read more
Sometimes, a condition can become so severe that surgery is unavoidable. Even after surgery, the pain might still be there, in addition to the pain that comes from the surgery alone. That’s why physical therapy is so important after a surgery. We always tell our patients, when the doctor gives the ok for physical therapy, … Read more
