What’s the best treatment for fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a condition that doctors define as having chronic pain at 11 of 18 predetermined points in the body. It’s also a fairly common issue since this condition is estimated to affect up to 12 million Americans.  If you’re one of the people with this condition, you might be wondering what the best treatment […]

Pelvic floor therapy exercises with a professional

Issues such as pelvic pain and incontinence can have a severe effect on your quality of life. One of the most common causes for many people is myofascial pain in the pelvic floor muscles. This can be related to childbirth, injury or natural age-related changes, but according to Harvard Health, it very often goes undetected […]

Three therapy options to consider for low back pain treatment

Low back pain can make it more difficult to do many normal daily tasks. Walking could become a burden. Bending over to pick up objects could become nearly impossible. Even just bending forward to grab your drink off the table could lead to pain. It’s estimated that about 80% of people will experience lower back […]

What is the cause of your knee clicking when straightening your leg?

Since our body is a highly intricate collection of bones, joints and connective tissue that all need to work together in a very specific way to perform a wide range of movements, noises when we move happen to all of us. This is particularly true of the knee, which actually consists of two separate joints […]

Neck pain: Physical therapy or chiropractor?

Every year more than 30% of people experience neck pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pain in this area can come from a whiplash injury you received in a car accident. It could also be related to a recently developed sports injury, or you might have a posture problem that’s causing your pain.  There are […]

Woke up with neck pain and can’t turn your head? Physical therapy can help

Everyone wakes up with a crick in their neck after sleeping in a strange position from time to time. Usually it wears off in a short period of time and doesn’t have a negative impact on your day. However, it’s a far more serious concern to wake up with neck pain and stiffness that is […]

Three types of rotator cuff rehab exercises

Since we rely on our elbows to do so much, elbow injuries are very common. In particular, injuries very often occur in the rotator cuff, which is a collection of muscles and connective tissue that joins the arm to the shoulder. This important part of the body needs to be strong enough to endure the […]

Three factors can extend therapy time after a car accident

Car accidents can cause many injuries to the body. Unfortunately, these incidents are all too common. You likely know at least one person who has been injured in a car accident, and this isn’t surprising when you consider how many car accidents happen in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Can vestibular rehab near you be helpful?

Balance is an attribute that comes and goes as we age. When you’re a child, you learn how to balance yourself well enough to walk. But balancing can become hard again as you grow older or if you have certain medical issues. Vestibular rehabilitation from a physical therapist near you can help you deal with […]

Three sciatica symptoms and physical therapy treatments

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) claims that 31 million Americans are living with lower back pain on any given day. Lower back pain is also a common cause of people missing work, and it can affect the young and old alike.  Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is either pinched or irritated, and […]

Dealing with jaw and ear pain? Physical therapists can help

Jaw and ear pain can often happen at the same time, and they can be difficult to deal with. They can make eating a chore that you’d rather avoid. Even talking to your friends and family can be a source of pain.  Typically, these types of pain are centered in the jaw joint, and the […]

Two effective plantar fasciitis treatment exercises

Running, aerobics and walking all have one thing in common: doing them too often can lead to plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects to your heel and then splits to connect to each of your toes. When this ligament is irritated, it’s called plantar fasciitis. This can cause pain in your […]