Knee arthritis, in its most common form known as osteoarthritis, involves inflammation of the joint due to worn-out cartilage. It’s important to understand that while arthritis can be successfully managed, it is not a reversible condition. Your joint cartilage tends...
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Make the most of your health care plan this holiday season
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means it’s time for good cheer and great food with friends and family. It also means that your time to spend the remaining funds in your flexible spending account (FSA) is nearing its end. Not familiar with your FSA?...
Stiff neck? Discover how physical therapy can help
Physical therapy can help reduce pain and stiffness in the neck. Through targeted exercise, the neck’s range of motion, strength and flexibility can be improved. The duration and the treatment plan prescribed vary from person to person. That’s why if you are suffering...
Physical therapy for fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia is not a disease, but rather a cluster of symptoms with no known cure. Physical therapy offers a solution for those suffering from fibromyalgia pain that can reduce or eliminate your need for medication. At Continuum Wellness, our specialists can work...
What is vertigo and can physical therapy help?
Vertigo is a medical term for dizziness. It is the feeling of rocking, spinning or moving even though you are completely still. It can last for seconds, hours or even days. Additional symptoms include a feeling of tilting, swaying or being pulled in one direction. A...
Can physical therapy help a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle can occur on the sports field or simply walking through your house. A bad step, a trip or a collision with an underfoot pet is all it takes to knock you off your feet. Sudden stretching or twisting can also cause an ankle sprain. That Lego on the...
That pain in your leg might be arthritis in your hip
Arthritis in the hip is not curable, but it is treatable. Hip arthritis affects more than the hip and can cause pain down the leg. Every step you take can be a reminder that something is not right. It can affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, participate in...
Do you suffer from sciatica? Learn how to treat it
Before diving into how sciatica is treated, let’s discuss what it is. Sciatic nerve pain does not only affect the back; it begins in the lower back and radiates down through the buttocks, both legs, and ends below the knee. It is referred to as sciatica because it...
Two exercises that can help kneecap pain when bending the knee
Your knees are important for many of the routine tasks you do every day. They allow you to walk comfortably and help you keep your balance while you’re moving. The knees also make jumping, sitting down and standing up possible, but these tasks can all become much...
Three factors that can cause headaches every day
Headaches are an issue that most people are familiar with, but most of us don’t have to deal with headaches on a daily basis. However, other people may be dealing with headaches that seem to happen every day, and these could be a different type of headache called...