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,...
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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...
Four tips on how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
When you think of prolonged wrist pain, you probably think of carpal tunnel syndrome. That is because this is a common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. However, carpal tunnel syndrome doesn’t have to be as common as it is. By taking a few...
Four options for improving your hip arthritis treatment
Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, but it can be especially irritating when it affects your hips. The hips are responsible for bearing a lot of your body weight and powering your legs for walking, running, jumping, bending over or crouching. As arthritis...
Will virtual physical therapy still be beneficial after the COVID crisis?
One of the biggest ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted society is the need for social distancing. For the better part of a year now, the safest option for people has been to avoid contact with others as much as possible. Because of this, many people have turned to...
What to expect out of physical therapy for hip pain
Taking good care of your hips is an important part of your overall well-being. Your hips are responsible for bearing a large portion of your upper body weight and for powering the movements of your legs and waist. When one or both or your hips are affected by...