Do you, or someone you know suffer from the severe and debilitating pain we often referred to as Fibromyalgia? Did you know your Physical Therapist is an excellent resource for treating your Fibromyalgia? While you might think most people who suffer from Fibromyalgia tend to be middle aged women, there is a growing population among […]
How to Help Manage Shoulder Pain on Your Own From Home
Managing Shoulder Pain on Your Own You might notice pain in your shoulder but be unsure why it even started. What becomes even more frustrating is no matter what you do the pain can be debilitating and limit your life significantly. You are not alone because approximately 50% of the general population will experience shoulder […]
Is Hip Pain keeping you from being “HIP”?
Do you ever lay awake at night, unable to sleep because you have burning, searing, and horrible aching pain on the sides of your hip. Or perhaps the sides of your hips become unbearably painful while walking up stairs or getting up out of a low chair? This pain might simply be “Trochanteric Bursitis” which […]
What is Osteoarthritis of the Knee?
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis and chronic joint problems cost the national economy approximately $124.8 billion annually. Individual expenses will vary, but the national average for an individual’s combined lost wages and medical expenditures is more than $5,700 per year due to Arthritic conditions, quite commonly those of the knees. Do you experience deep […]
A Guide to Recovery after an Ankle Injury
Did you know that ankle sprains rank as one of the most frequent orthopedic injuries. Most commonly you will sprain your ankle by rolling your foot inward. People of all ages and levels of activity experience ankle sprains. A large percentage of these people suffer from decreased motion, balance and function for 6-12 months after […]
