Physical therapists can offer these 3 treatments for nerve pain in the knee

There are certain conditions that are likely to spring to mind when someone says, “Nerve pain.” One of the most likely of these is that scourge of the lower back called sciatica. That’s not a bad guess since about 5% of people develop sciatica annually. A pinched nerve may also be an issue that jumps […]

3 tips that can make going down stairs with knee pain easier

Going down stairs is far more taxing when doing so leads to knee pain. Yet this is a situation in which many people find themselves.  A lot of things may come to mind when you hear the statistic “40 million people,” but odds are knee pain isn’t one of them. However, that statistic comes straight […]

3 ways that physical therapy can be helpful for your knee pain

The knees are one of the most crucial joints of the body. They are responsible for walking, sitting, standing and carrying the weight of the body. Almost all body movement involves the knees. That’s why when you’re having knee issues, it could feel like your entire quality of life has declined.  Fortunately, physical therapy for […]

Four injuries that can happen after slipping on ice

When it happens in a movie or an online video, slipping on ice can be very funny to many of us. The windmilling arms. The sliding feet. The crash to the ground. It all looks very comical.  Yet things are a bit different when people slip on ice in real life. At the least, a […]

Four injury types can make descending stairs a painful exercise

Have you stopped to consider how often you are climbing and going down stairs every day? You probably haven’t, and that’s not surprising. Many people don’t think much about such a common daily activity. At least, they don’t until such an activity becomes harder or more painful to do.  People who are feeling pain when […]

What can it mean if I’m feeling knee tightness but no pain?

You have been busy lifting and moving things — and your knees are paying for it. You really overdid it because you feel some knee tightness but no pain. Are you wondering what the cause of your stiff knees is? There can be many reasons for knee tightness but no pain. According to Medical News […]

What can my physical therapist do to reduce how long an MCL sprain lasts?

Your body is full of fibrous tissue that holds the joints together known as ligaments. When you tear a ligament, it’s called a sprain. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the major ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It is usually torn from impact injuries, which is why it is a commonly […]

Can a physical therapist help the tightness and pain in my knee when I bend it?

Most people don’t stop to count how many times they bend their knees every day, but conservatively, this number is in the thousands of times every day. Feeling tightness and pain when you are bending your knee or knees can make every one of these movements a chore.  Turning to a physical therapist is one […]

Three reasons physical therapy plans can reduce MCL sprain recovery time

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the major bands of connective tissue that support your knee joint. This structure helps stabilize your knee, but it can be torn from an impact injury, known as an MCL sprain. Participating in sports is a common cause of MCL sprains. Rest is important for reducing your […]

Three physical therapy modalities that can ease a stiff knee

We often take our knees for granted. Our knees are the largest joint in the body, and we rely on their uninhibited movement to get us through the day. Depending on your lifestyle, you may spend most of your day on your feet. Meanwhile, your knee joint is moving back and forth to keep your […]

What steps can a physical therapist take to find out why you feel knee pain when walking?

Ever since you learned to walk, you’ve been putting one foot in front of the other without thinking about it much. However, the seemingly simple task of walking can become a challenge when you have knee pain when doing so.  If you do feel knee pain when walking, you’re a member of a pretty large […]

Three reasons you may feel knee pain when walking

We rely on our knees to keep our legs in working order every day. When our knees are impaired, it can make walking uncomfortable and difficult. If you experience knee pain when walking, you shouldn’t ignore it; it can be debilitating and can affect your daily life.  Do you experience knee pain when you’re walking? […]