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 »
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 »
Being in the rehabilitation space and seeing many athletes with different types of injuries over the years, we tend to see a lot of back pain or spinal issues as a result of sports injuries or even accidents. Sometimes there are issues with the cervical discs that run along the spine. Sometimes there are issuesContinue Reading »
September is here and school is back in session. The kids are out of the house and back in school. As a dad of three kids in school, we’ve experienced our fair share of days where their backpacks were jammed full of all kinds of stuff. As a parent, it is important to protect yourContinue Reading »
If you have ever played sports for any length of time, been on a construction site or simply roughhousing with your friends, there is always a chance for a shoulder injury. The shoulder is the most complex joint in the body and is made up of a network of tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones. Continue Reading »
Working as physical therapists, we see a significant increase in injuries due to people not paying attention to what they are doing. We are more distracted than ever, tethered to our iPhones and computers, busy with our careers and our families. You might be walking out to your car, talking on your phone to aContinue Reading »
If you’re like me, you probably are hearing some cracking or popping noises coming from your shoulder. Surprisingly, these are, for the most part normal. However, if you are experiencing any pain loss of mobility or any potential swelling, you might be having challenges with your acromioclavicular (AC) joint. There is a substantial amountContinue Reading »
Hamstring tears are a common occurrence among athletes especially those who rely on speed and sudden acceleration. Sports that have statistically proven to cause hamstring tears more often include football, soccer, rugby, runners, dancers and even softball. The Anatomy The hamstring muscles are complex arrangement of three distinct muscles that are found behind the thigh.Continue 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 »
Golf is one of America’s all-time favorite sports, but it also can cause injury to the lower back and spine. Before you head out to the golf course, it’s important to note these key areas of prevention: 1. WARM-UP BEFORE PLAYING – Before you start golfing, start off with a thorough warm-up. Try some stretchesContinue Reading »