Many years ago while I was attending University of Miami for physical therapy school, one of my fellow teammates, Luke Menke, talked about joining the local Miami rugby club. Our home field or “pitch” was in a park off of Key Biscayne, just a stone’s throw from South Beach in Miami. We were playing a teamContinue Reading »
Do you have pain on the inside of your ankle? It could be a posterior tibial tendon problem. As a local physical therapist, I often get questions while coaching or at the local food store or the gym. After I saw a friend wearing a walking boot due to his being recently diagnosed with aContinue Reading »
As the temperatures drop and the leaves change color, we all know that flu season is just around the corner. While the changing seasons bring a sense of coziness, they also bring an increased risk of falling victim to the flu. Let’s discuss why getting a flu shot is crucial, how it can help, andContinue Reading »
To understand why rowing is so prevalent let’s take a quick look at the history of rowing The history of rowing can be traced back to Egyptian times as early as 1000 BC but the first recorded competition was a boat race in 1828 between Oxford-Cambridge.In North America the first race was held in the NewContinue Reading »
Do you have swelling around your knee joint? Do you feel pain in your knee, especially when climbing stairs or kneeling? Are you wondering whether it’s a muscle sprain, strain, or maybe even arthritis? Unfortunately, many of us think, “Oh, it’s just a muscle strain or sprain. It’ll get better in a few days” whenContinue Reading »
If you’re living with a pinched nerve in your shoulder, chances are it doesn’t take much to cause you considerable pain – even something as simple as reaching for something on the top shelf at your local grocery store can cause burning pain.As you go about your day-to-day life, it’s easy to overlook these littleContinue Reading »
Well, we can tell you that the good news is that, yes, sometimes. You can get immediate relief from your sciatica pain. However, finding the right treatment that works for you can be difficult.But depending on the severity of your sciatica pain and other factors, several options are available to give you some quick relief. SciaticaContinue Reading »
It’s a common question asked after being diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation or when a patient suspects one. Can Herniated Discs Heal? from Tom Willemann on Vimeo. It can be quite upsetting to learn about a disc herniation in your lumbar spine.Most people who receive this diagnosis have been experiencing lower back pain andContinue Reading »
Do you struggle with pain in your leg muscles?We know that determining what’s causing this type of pain and how best to treat it can be difficult.But understanding some of the most common causes of muscle pain in the legs can potentially help you identify the root cause and get some much-needed relief from theContinue Reading »
Are you one of the many people suffering from chronic neck pain?Do you want to get to the root cause of this pain instead of just managing the symptoms?Well, the cervical spine (the upper portion of your backbone) could well be the culprit and the root cause of your pain.Neck injuries and pain are uncomfortableContinue Reading »