Chronic pain (pain which lasts for a long time) and injuries are the main reasons for seeking out a physical therapist. Physical therapy could be the best decision you make for effective and long lasting pain relief. Ask a doctor for a referral now. Physical therapy doesn’t solve your pains and aches overnight and it certainlyContinue Reading »
Is your lower back too sore for sleep?We can help. But first, we need to know what type of lower back pain it is and what’s causing it.There are two main types of lower back pain: acute and chronic. If you have acute lower back pain, it comes on suddenly – usually because of an accidentContinue Reading »
Is shoulder pain keeping you awake at night?The shoulder joint has an extensive range of motion. You can move it up, down, back, forwards, and around in a 360-degree circle if you want to. However, when an injury or damage to the bones or the surrounding muscles, ligaments, or connective tissue encases the joint occurs,Continue Reading »
Do you have a sore back AND constipation?Both back pain and constipation are common medical issues faced by many Americans and people from all around the world.Often, the two conditions occur together. But are constipation and back pain connected, and does one influence the other and vice versa?In this blog, we examine the link betweenContinue Reading »
Do you have shoulder pain?Could it be coming from your rotator cuff?A group of tendons and muscles is present within your shoulder known as the “rotator cuff.”They help you lift your arms and move them away from your body. Additionally, the rotator cuff keeps the humerus (ball in the upper arm bone) where it shouldContinue Reading »
How long is a piece of string? We joke. But in all seriousness (because neck pain really isn’t funny). There are various reasons why your neck might be sore – some lasting from a few days to others lasting weeks, months, or even longer. But some of the most common medical causes of neck painContinue Reading »
Is back pain keeping you awake at night and preventing you from “blooming” and fully enjoying your pregnancy? You’re not alone. It’s a common complaint, sadly. For most women, back pain occurs in the middle of their pregnancy – between the five- and seven-months mark. It tends to happen most commonly at this point becauseContinue Reading »
When you take a vacation for some much-needed rest and relaxation and quality time with friends and family, it should be something to get excited about and look forward to with anticipation. But for many people with chronic back pain, it’s more like trepidation and sometimes even fear and anxiety. You spend days and weeksContinue Reading »
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What is Frozen Shoulder?Frozen shoulder, also known as, Adhesive Capsulitis is an inflammatory and debilitating condition that causes severe stiffness and pain within the shoulder joint. During the course of this condition, the capsule that covers the shoulder and the shoulder ligament become inflamed and eventually causes fibrosis of the capsule, which leads to theContinue Reading »