Stop Doing Rotator Cuff Exercises! Many athletes and non- athletes suffer from rotator cuff tendinitis or rotator cuff tears. Many times, a solution doesn’t lie in strengthening the existing rotator cuff, but rather the scapular stabilizers. Scapular stabilizers provide support for the rotator cuff to function. They are the foundation of the rotator cuff andContinue Reading »
Wyckoff Physical Therapy tips to improve your osteoarthritis condition 4 Ways To Improve Your Osteoarthritis Condition With Physical Therapy The normal and the regular activities that you do in your daily life gets a serious hit if you are suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). You will find it very difficult to walk, climb stairs, stand forContinue Reading »
Do you have thoracic outlet syndrome or a neck condition? Oftentimes pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness radiating into the arm is associated with a neck problem. Neck problems can often cause the same symptoms as a condition known as thoracic outlet syndrome, a type of peripheral nerve compression syndrome that adversely affects the neurovascular structuresContinue Reading »
It’s no secret that we LOVE referrals at Apex! We often run referral reward programs, and this month’s offer is very exciting … AND a great way for you to unwind and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! Check out one of our most recent reviews from stellar patient, Hector: “ I felt pain in my rightContinue Reading »
Over the years, I have had many runners come to me with neck and shoulder pain. It’s not uncommon for this pain to occur in runners while training for a 5k, half marathon, marathon or triathlon. Many of these patients experience neck, upper back and/or upper arm pain that can be achy, dull, or sharp.Continue Reading »
Ever see the movie Lethal Weapon? It’s classic: Martin Riggs, played by Mel Gibson has an altercation with a bad guy and blasts his shoulder out of joint. Being the tough guy he is, he grunts and slams his shoulder up against the car and, miraculously, puts his should back into the joint. Not,Continue Reading »
We all experience neck pain at some point in our lives. Are you feeling like you have to turn your entire body sideways because your neck is tight? Are you experiencing any pain at the base of your head or in your upper back that gets worse sitting at work? Might you be experiencedContinue Reading »
We discussed in our video how to identify if you have a frozen shoulder. In some cases a frozen shoulder could be confused with a rotator cuff tear, labral tear, shoulder impingement or cervical injury. A frozen shoulder also known as adhesive capsulitis is somewhat of an enigma in orthopedic physical therapy. We do knowContinue Reading »
A rotator cuff tear is common among people who repeat the same arm movement constantly, for example those engaged in sports activities like baseball, tennis, or are painters or window cleaners which involve regular and rigorous movement of arm, often experience pain and discomfort after a while. Pain along the shoulder could also be dueContinue Reading »
You will find nearly 9 out of 10 people suffering from neck and back pain these days. There are several factors that lead to this type of pain for example, trauma, medical issues, stress on neck muscles etc. But the most leading cause of neck and back pain is due to activities that involve holdingContinue Reading »