Why are my tight hamstrings causing knee pain and how can physical therapy help?
December 13th, 2021If you feel like you have tight hamstrings, you may also be experiencing pain or a pulling sensation behind your knee. At first thought, the two may seem related. After all, your hamstring and knee are close together; therefore, a tight hamstring muscle may be contributing to pain behind the knee. That may not necessarily
Four ways you could develop latissimus dorsi muscle pain at work
November 4th, 2021Have you recently been told that the discomfort you’re experiencing is called latissimus dorsi muscle pain? If you have, you’re probably wondering what that means exactly. Let’s break it down. What is the latissimus dorsi? The latissimus dorsi is the large, flat muscle that spans the width of your middle and lower back. This muscle
How long is the physical therapy for rotator cuff surgery?
November 1st, 2021You thought just athletes and sports fanatics were prone to rotator cuff tears? Nope. In fact, nearly 20% of people will experience a torn rotator cuff, according to a research study. The study also found that the frequency increases with age. And, research estimates that shoulder pain affects 31% of Americans each month. Maybe you