The last day of Physical Therapy month happens to be Halloween, and what’s scarier than a bunch of ghosts and ghouls? How about not even being able to enjoy fun holidays because normal movement has become too difficult or painful! The good news is…
Pain comes in a variety of forms, and as much as you might wish you didn’t have it, pain serves an important purpose. If you’ve suffered an acute injury, pain alerts you. If you’re dealing with chronic pain from old injury, accident, or other…
5 Signs Your Training is Not on Track
How to Know Your Body is Not Adapting Well to Your Fitness Routine
It can be terribly frustrating: you’re following a plan, and you have a big fitness goal – but no matter how much you try, you’re struggling. There are some signs to watch out for that your training may be going off the rails, which…
We get it, shoes can be fun! Fashionable shoes for women, trendy dress shoes for men – if you’re into shopping and adding to your collection, finding a flashy new pair can feel like a total win. Except, if you’re wearing shoes that put…
Pelvic pain is a topic that can seem as uncomfortable to talk about as it is to experience, which can leave some women feeling as if they are alone in their experience. In actuality, it is extremely common and affects women of all ages,…
While the country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, often due to failed treatment for chronic pain, there are some interesting and maybe surprising treatment methods that can help reduce the reliance on pain pills and actually help treat the problem rather…
Your hip is a major joint in your body; and it isn’t too dramatic to say it’s what keeps your leg going! Without your hip working well, you aren’t moving well. Hip pain is common and can be caused by your favorite sporting activities…
Ever heard the phrase “that was his Achilles heel”? That phrase has staying power because the Achilles tendon is a really big deal; injury and pain there cause major problems that can really take you out of the game (even if your game is…
Your shoulder is like a piston in your engine: something you take for granted until it isn’t working the way it should! Much like keeping up with car maintenance, it’s important to take care of your shoulder so you don’t end up with bigger…
Everyone experiences pain at some point; however, for those with fibromyalgia, pain may be a much more frequent and chronic companion. Fibromyalgia can come on gradually or be triggered by trauma, surgery, infection, or even emotional stress. Currently, it is thought to be related…
