Gait and balance issues are not something that people normally associate with physical therapy. In general, we’re used to the fact that most people look to physical therapy to help with some sort of pain issues. But physical therapists are also specialists with gait and balance issues, helping patients to get back to normal when … 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
When you’ve been active for most of your life, it can be very difficult when injuries occur. In addition to the pain, many of our patients become a bit disheartened when they are no longer able to be as active as they once were. For our athletes, this is especially true. But we’re so happy when … Read more
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world. They are debilitating and can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, relief is possible. By working with a trained physical therapist, you can experience immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches and other ailments that may be contributing to your suffering. In this … Read more
Last month, I went through the posture and pain connection, and how problems with posture can have a significant effect on back pain. Now that we have a background on posture, it’s time to get to work on fixing the problem! As a physical therapist, I know that there are a number of methods that … Read more
Neck pain can be an extremely tricky issue. Although it may not prevent many physical tasks throughout the day, neck pain can still interrupt one’s daily life significantly with non-physical tasks, such as sleeping. And as we all know, an interruption in sleep quality can have consequences that affect the whole day, including increased fatigue, … Read more
Not all back pain is caused by poor posture, and it is true that you can have poor posture for years without feeling the consequences of that slouch right away, but in time the habit is likely to catch up with you. There are certain ways that you can tell if neck or back pain … 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 dealing with dizziness problems, it’s important to find the right physical therapy provider. Vestibular physical therapy, dealing with any and all dizziness and vertigo issues, is a highly specialized type of physical therapy that we have focused on for more than 18+ years in the Elizabeth and Jersey City areas. Over the years, we … Read more
In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to … Read more
