Most people understand that physical therapists treat joints and muscles in the body like knees and shoulders, but there are a few unique areas of the body that physical therapists can treat as well. One of these areas is the jaw or temporomandibular joint or TMJ. This is the joint that connects your lower jaw …
Well, ladies and gentlemen, we have made it to the happiest time of the year. In celebration of this holiday, there are a lot of decorators out and about. Because of the increase in activity, many individuals start experiencing increased shoulder pain secondary to reaching overhead. The majority of the time, this shoulder pain is …
During exercise, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and ignore any pains or discomfort you may be feeling. Although exercise is an important part of staying fit and healthy, preventing injury is just as important. Before you get back into it, try to avoid these common mistakes: Lifting Weights Greater Than Your …
Many people have suffered from a sprained ankle in their lifetime. But did you know if you sprain your ankle once you’re prone to doing it again? I have personally sprained both of my ankles multiple times, but I didn’t know about Physical Therapy at the time of the initial injury. Now that I have …
Many patients who come to Physical Therapy are dealing with anxiety and/or depression over their injury. But there are also times when emotional pain can be transferred to physical pain. If this were the situation, we as Physical Therapists would refer the patient out to a healthcare provider more suitable in treating the patient’s needs. …
Ever had back pain after completing yard work? It could be because of your form with lifting, bending over, etc. When working in the yard, you need to be mindful of your posture to decrease back pain, poor repetitive motions that could increase current injuries, and overall activation of the appropriate muscles with lifting. I …
Summer is here, which means that it’s hot. In some parts of the U.S., midsummer of 2021 is hotter than ever before. The risk for heat-related illness spikes during the summer, so it’s important to be extra cautious when exercising on those hot days to protect your health. Heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness during …
R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation and is a method for caring for injuries. Most people have probably used this method or at least used ice for an injury. The RICE method was coined in 1978 and has been the gold standard for acute musculoskeletal injuries. Many people, including some healthcare providers, continue …
Many times in the clinic, patients will claim they have sciatica. In reality it is a different pathology. Because of the popularity of the word “sciatica”, people think any type of back pain equates to sciatica. However, this is not true. In general, back pain can be a result of many different things. But how …
What is Sciatica? How do I know if I have it and how do I solve it? Read More »
Have you experienced sharp pain on the bottom of your foot or your heel with your first few steps in the morning? I have, and I was experiencing acute plantar fasciitis the following morning after track practice. Most of my patients with plantar fasciitis wake up in the morning with similar symptoms and don’t know …
Experiencing acute Plantar Fasciitis? Here is what to do about it! Read More »
