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4 super exercises for reducing postpartum hip pain
Your pelvic region is a ring of bones at the bottom of your spine that includes your tailbone, your sacrum and your hip bones. When a woman gives birth, these bones can sometimes take a beating. Pain in the hips is one of the most common complaints of women who have...
Why would you want to find a physical therapist for your painful wrist?
When was the last time that you experienced wrist pain? Was it the last time you reached into your fridge and tried to uncap a jar of pickles? Or was it when you came home from work and turned the knob of your front door? If either of these scenarios sound familiar to...
How can PT help with the loss or absence of mobility in a joint?
When you move your arm around in a circle, up and down or side to side, you are utilizing your arm’s full range of motion. This is what physical therapists refer to as your joint mobility. If you have full joint mobility, it usually means that you have healthy joints....
A physical therapist vs. an occupational therapist: How can these two medical pros help you?
During your rehabilitation journey, the best way for you to recover is to be sure that you are following a treatment path that best suits your needs. You may be wondering whether you should turn to a physical therapist or an occupational therapist for help. There are...
3 ways dry needling near you can help ease shoulder and neck pain
Shoulder and neck pain are common complaints among adults and can be caused by a variety of factors. Overuse, injury, poor posture, and age-related conditions can all contribute to pain and discomfort in the neck and shoulders. If you are experiencing chronic pain in...
Why do men develop nonrelaxing (hypertonic) pelvic floor muscles?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that run from the pubic bone in the front, across the undersides, connecting to the tailbone in the back. The pelvic floor muscles are very flexible and play an important role in bowel, bladder and sexual function. However, some...
Need to know how to overcome vertigo while driving? A physical therapist can help
Vertigo is a symptom that makes it seem as if the environment around you is moving or spinning. This phenomenon often results in dizziness, feelings of sickness and a loss of balance. Most often people experience vertigo when they move their head suddenly or when they...
Discover the likely culprit behind your neck’s cracking sounds
Have you ever been sitting for hours in front of your computer or television screen, when the moment you turn your head in a different direction you experience a cracking sensation in your neck? You probably heard a loud cracking sound in your ears as well, right?...
Can the back pain you’re feeling have been caused by constipation?
Back pain can be difficult to deal with, and may prevent you from participating in many activities that you enjoy. That’s likely one of the reasons Americans spend roughly $50 billion each year treating back pain. There are many reasons why you may be experiencing...