When you think of prolonged wrist pain, you probably think of carpal tunnel syndrome. That is because this is a common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. However, carpal tunnel syndrome doesn’t have to be as common as it is. By taking a few...
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Four options for improving your hip arthritis treatment
Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, but it can be especially irritating when it affects your hips. The hips are responsible for bearing a lot of your body weight and powering your legs for walking, running, jumping, bending over or crouching. As arthritis...
Will virtual physical therapy still be beneficial after the COVID crisis?
One of the biggest ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted society is the need for social distancing. For the better part of a year now, the safest option for people has been to avoid contact with others as much as possible. Because of this, many people have turned to...
What to expect out of physical therapy for hip pain
Taking good care of your hips is an important part of your overall well-being. Your hips are responsible for bearing a large portion of your upper body weight and for powering the movements of your legs and waist. When one or both or your hips are affected by...
Move around safer with physical therapy for knee pain
Knee pain is not only a problem because of the pain itself, but it is also a problem because pain in your knees can affect your balance, your mobility and your ability to enjoy your favorite activities. One of the main challenges of living with knee pain is being able...
Five conditions that hands-on physical therapy is used to treat
People try all kinds of things when it comes to pain. Many people turn to over-the-counter pain medications. These often achieve little more than masking the pain and failing to treat the root of it. Other people may turn to more invasive methods, like surgical...
Why do I have neck pain when looking down?
Neck pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Occasional soreness after a long day of sitting with poor posture is usually nothing to be worried about and goes away with a little time and home treatment. However, prolonged neck pain can occur when you...
How back of the neck pain is related to your headaches
It’s a normal part of life to have a headache every now and then, but when you suffer from frequent or intense headaches along with neck pain, you may have a condition that requires treatment. Back of the neck pain and headaches often go along with one another because...
Three shoulder impingement exercises used in physical therapy
A common cause of shoulder pain that affects many people is shoulder impingement syndrome. However, you’re probably more familiar with its common name — pinched shoulder. Shoulder impingement syndrome causes pain in the shoulder and limits its range of motion. The...
Four characteristics of successful sports therapy goals
Many people are content with enjoying sports as a hobby, but for those who want to take it to the next level for amateur, semipro or professional competition, you have a lot of work to do. One option you have that can help is sports therapy. A sports therapist can...