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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Can Lead To Chronic Neck Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome and dysfunction of the muscles that support the upper spine and shoulders can lead to a variety of symptoms in these regions, including neck pain. The reasons neck pain develops are complex and often difficult to pinpoint, but res…
May 24, 2022Read More
Hands-On Techniques Can Help Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
As we’ve explained, myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, with up to 85% of the population likely to be affected by it at some point. If symptoms arise—which are most likely to be noticed in the mid-to-upper spine—…
May 17, 2022Read More
Combined Exercise Program Benefits Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
As we explained in our last newsletter, myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition that can affect any muscle in the body, but the muscles of the upper back, neck, and shoulder are most likely to be involved. The deep, aching pain and stiffness that r…
May 10, 2022Read More
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Can Be A Common Cause of Upper Back Issues
The spine is possibly the most problematic area of the body. From the base of the spine up to the upper back and neck, there are various ways in which pain can manifest and produce disability. Although pain is most common in the lower back, several issues…
May 3, 2022Read More
Physical Therapy Leads To Both Direct & Indirect Benefits
In our last post, we summarized a meta-analysis that investigated the use of spinal manipulation and found ample evidence from numerous studies that it was effective for chronic low back pain. But spinal manipulation is just one of many interventions that…
April 26, 2022Read More
Hands-On Therapy Technique Is Just As Effective For Low Back Pain
As we explained in our first newsletter, physical therapy is strongly recommended as one of the best treatments for most causes of low back pain, and there’s an abundance of research showing that it leads to a variety of improvements. One intervention phy…
April 19, 2022Read More
Our Top 4 Exercises For Low Back Pain
If you have low back pain, you’re far from alone. Tens of millions of Americans are affected by it, some of which are only bothered by it occasionally and others who are burdened on a nearly constant basis. Regardless of where you fall along this spectrum…
April 12, 2022Read More
Most Back Pain Can Be Treated By A Physical Therapist
Low back pain is incredibly common. Nearly one-half of all working Americans notice painful symptoms in the lower back at least once each year, and roughly 31 million individuals are affected by it at any given point in time. Thus, low back pain is essent…
April 5, 2022Read More
Physical Therapy Can Give Patients Better Results After Surgery
Physical therapy frequently produces notable and lasting improvements that allow patients to lead more mobile lives and participate in activities that they were once unable to complete. As such, it can also help reduce the need for opioids and other pain …
March 22, 2022Read More
Physical Therapy Can Reduce Medications For Hip Osteoarthritis
As we discussed in our first newsletter, physical therapy is the best option available for the vast majority of hip pain cases because it empowers patients to regain their lost abilities with their own targeted movements. There’s also large and growing bo…
March 15, 2022Read More
These 4 Simple Exercises Will Lower Your Risk For Hip Pain
As we saw in our last newsletter, several conditions can develop in the hip and can go on to cause pain and dysfunction. These problems can strike at any age, but are more likely to develop later in life and in females, with the highest incidence of hip p…
March 8, 2022Read More
For Hip Pain, A Physical Therapist Could Be Your Best Bet
The hip is a resilient joint that can sustain repeated strain and a significant amount of wear and tear. This durability is due to the joint’s complex and multifaceted anatomy, which includes a robust architecture that is built for stability. The hip is a…
March 1, 2022Read More
Physical Therapy Can Prepare Patients For Surgery When Necessary
As we described in our first newsletter, knee osteoarthritis is a disorder that involves the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absor…
February 22, 2022Read More
Physical Therapy Is Just As Effective As Surgery For Meniscus Tears
The meniscus is a tough, rubbery, C-shaped piece of cartilage that rests between the tibia and femur in the knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of meniscus), with one on the inner (medial meniscus) and one on the outer side (lateral meniscus) of the k…
February 15, 2022Read More
Try These 4 Helpful Exercises For Knee Or Thigh Pain
Knee pain has a way of reminding patients of its presence at regular intervals throughout the day. For many individuals that are affected, knee pain is the first thing they notice upon waking up in the morning, and it is often felt during many daily act…
February 8, 2022Read More
Is A Physical Therapist Right For Your Knee or Thigh Pain?
Certain regions of the body are simply more likely to be painful than others, and the knees are very high on this list. Knee pain ranks behind just back pain as the second most common condition involving the muscles and bones, and in adults aged 65 and ol…
February 1, 2022Read More
Adding Hands-On Therapy Is Beneficial For Chronic Ankle Instability
Most patients will make a complete recovery after sustaining an initial ankle sprain, but this is not always the end of the story. Up to 70% of patients who experience a lateral ankle sprain will go on to develop a condition called chronic ankle instabili…
January 25, 2022Read More
Physical Therapy Can Improve Outcomes And Reduce Reinjury Risk
As we mentioned in our first newsletter, ankle sprains are extremely common, especially for athletes. In fact, if you’re actively involved in sports, there’s a rather strong chance that you will sprain your ankle at some point in your career. Ankle sprain…
January 18, 2022Read More
Your Foot or Ankle Hurting Maybe It's Time to See A Physical Therapist
Whether you spend most of your day sitting at a desk or on your feet, and whether you’re extremely active or you rarely exercise, your feet and ankles may hurt for various reasons. These structures are built for durability to withstand the weight of your …
January 4, 2022Read More
2021 In Review Part 4: Physical Therapy Knee-Related Conditions
The knee is the fourth and final region of the body we’re going to examine, as it ranks up there with the back, neck, and shoulder as one of the most common regions in which pain develops. Knee pain is especially common in athletes of sports that involve …
December 28, 2021Read More
