As we mentioned last week in our Intro to Chronic Pain, this common condition affects thousands of people every day. There are many different types of chronic pain; and physical therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment method that can reduce discomfort and improve daily living...
As we approach Super Bowl weekend, football fans are gearing up for the biggest game all season. Many fans are former players – and you don't have to play at the biggest game (or the highest level) to carry “souvenirs' of the game with you...
Chronic pain differs from the type of acute or common pain familiar to most of us; according to the definition, chronic pain is “ongoing, usually lasting longer than six months .” Many people dealing with chronic pain have tried painkillers, rest, limiting their activities, or...
When we see the elite athletes climb the winner's podium, or our favorite sports team celebrating a championship win, it's easy to be impressed with their seemingly smooth achievement. Let's face it, elite athletes (and even that guy at work who finished the office charity...
As your body's largest weight-bearing joint, the hip is pretty important! If you've ever had hip pain, you'll also know how much it can affect your life if your hip feel stiff, hurts, or limits your movement. Hip pain is a common problem and treating...
As you begin to tackle projects and goals of the new year, one of those might be improving your health. For those who want to seek the expert care of a physical therapist, but have put it off expecting to need an appointment and referral...
If your ankle hurts with every step, you know how hard it is to ignore. Although it isn't one of your biggest joints (like your hip or shoulder), your ankle performs the vital job of making sure you can walk, run, pivot, pedal, swim, and...
When someone is injured, they often focus on why. They'll tell their doctor or physical therapist that they just don't know how it happened or that they were doing their usual activity with no problem until the injury. For many people, unless there was a...
If you're like many Americans, you intend to make some positive changes as of Jan 1. For most people, health resolutions top the list. Whether it's a resolution to eat better, exercise more, lose weight, get active, try a new sport, or undertake a big...
Typically, this time of year you may be worried about overindulging at holiday get-togethers or already planning your New Year's resolutions to change your diet. What you might not be thinking is how your daily diet actually affects your body in how it functions and...
