As the average American gets older, they will start to need more specialty medical services, such as physical therapy. In fact, research shows that more Americans are already seeking help from physical therapists. One study found that in 2017, Medicare spent $8...
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Three exercises that can help reduce hip pain after running
Do you commonly feel pain in your hip after running? If you said yes, then you may want to consider working with a physical therapist. Running is a common way to stay fit, but it’s also likely to lead to a wide variety of injuries. One study on running injuries found...
These five issues could be causing your shoulder and upper arm pain
It’s hard to count how many things you use your shoulder and upper arm for every day, and pain in these areas can make every one of them harder to do. For instance, grabbing your coffee mug from a cabinet is suddenly tougher. Driving your vehicle can also be more...
Two exercises that can reduce constant neck pain
It’s amazing how much an issue like constant, or chronic, neck pain can affect your day. Your pain can make it harder to make it through a whole day of work. Checking messages on your smartphone can become a painful activity. You might even have difficulty mustering...
Four benefits of physical therapy for back pain that you don’t know about
It’s no secret that back pain can royally screw up your daily routine and activities. Pain in your back can make sitting at your desk and walking your dog very uncomfortable. It can also affect your mood and your willingness to interact with friends and family. ...
How to stop your tension headaches in their tracks
Have you ever stopped to think about how a tension headache can affect your day? It can make it harder to concentrate on your work. This issue can curtail your desire to play with your kids or interact with friends. Such headaches can even make sleeping difficult. ...
What issues can increase your fall risk?
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...
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...