The list of answers to this question is extensive, and figuring out which issue or issues are increasing your fall risk can be challenging. Fortunately, working with a physical therapist can help you identify and address the balance issues you have. Every time we get...
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Where are the most common fibromyalgia pain points?
The pain of fibromyalgia can exist at multiple points in the body at any given time, and you might experience more pain in certain areas than other patients with fibromyalgia. However, physical therapists can help you learn where the most common fibromyalgia pain...
What can I do about my constant tight lower back?
Constant pain in your lower back might seem like a normal part of life, especially as you get older. However, what if we told you there is something you can do to help reduce and prevent a tight lower back? No, we’re not trying to sell you on some miracle cure. It’s a...
Do you need surgery for a partial rotator cuff tear?
Your shoulders are able to power your arms through a wide range of motions thanks to the rotator cuffs. Each shoulder joint is held together and powered by a group of muscles, tendons and ligaments that make up the rotator cuff. When one of the muscles or tendons in...
Four tips for living with stiff finger joints
You just don’t realize how important your fingers are to your daily routine until one or more of them are hurt. When you have stiff finger joints, tasks that used to be simple suddenly become more difficult. There are different reasons you may have finger pain,...
What are the benefits of vestibular rehab with a physical therapist?
Did you know there are tiny crystals deep within your ears that help you stay balanced? Your doctor may have taught you about these crystals if they have diagnosed you with vertigo. Vertigo is a condition that causes you to feel dizzy, off-balance and nauseous from...
How can you benefit from physical therapy for sciatica?
Pain in your lower back can occur for a number of reasons. Often, a little stretching or some physical activity is all you need to help soothe your sore muscles. However, if you have a constant, burning pain in your lower back that spreads into one of your legs, you...
What causes top of the ankle pain and what can I do about it?
It’s usually nothing to worry about if you have a sore ankle every now and then. However, if you have prolonged or intense top of the ankle pain, you may need to visit a health care professional for treatment. There are many conditions that could cause top of the...
Reasons you need physical therapy for fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is one of the trickiest medical conditions to treat. This is in large part due to two things: The cause of fibromyalgia is often a mystery — Fibromyalgia roughly affects 10 million Americans. A majority of these cases cannot be traced to an identifiable...
Why you need physical therapy after a stroke
Strokes are always concerning because of the life-threatening element, but they can also lead to a series of lifelong challenges that survivors have to fight to overcome. For example, when you have a stroke, you might lose motor control over certain limbs or part of...