When people are in pain they often wonder how long they should wait before seeking treatment. As in how long I need to wait and see and suffer before it is reasonable to seek out medical assistance? The answer is you DO NOT need to wait. There is no need to wait and...
Often people wonder if they should see a PT for their muscle/joint issue? And the answer is always YES. Now, there may be a few instances where a PT cannot help and a referral to another medical provider is necessary. But that percentage is low, so it is best to start...
Did you know that you are able to be treated by a Physical Therapist (PT) without a referral? It’s true, you no longer need to see a doctor first before going to a PT for help with your muscle and joint pain. Not that long ago, you did in fact need a doctor’s script...
Is my elbow pain tennis or golfer's elbow? Good question and neither are necessarily related to participation in either activity. Let’s discuss the difference between tennis and golfers’ elbows. Generally speaking, tennis elbow is outer elbow pain while golfers’ elbow...
Do you feel your shoulder pain is due to arthritis? Often people feel arthritis is to blame once people hit age 45-50, but that is not necessarily the case. Yes, age can be a factor, but age is not the key factor in “arthritis” being the cause. Then how do I know if...
Are you struggling with shoulder pain sleeping at night? Are you tired of sleepless nights due to pain? Tried everything you can think to sleep better but still cannot due to shoulder pain? If you answered YES to any of those statements, then it is time to do...
Are you suffering from pinching shoulder pain? Are you tired of pain reaching overhead, behind your back, or sleeping on a painful shoulder? Do you feel limited in your ability to be active because of your shoulder? If you answered YES to any of those questions, then...
People suffering in pain often wonder when they should seek care for back pain? Many will employ the wait and see approach. If not that, they will try “rest” and pain medication. From there, the next stage often involves a trip to a doctor and frequently a request for...
Many want to know what is the best treatment for back pain? They want to know what is that one thing they can do that will prevent or treat their pain. People search the internet for answers, try exercises their friends suggest, even try following that stock sheet of...
Roughly 80% of people will experience back pain during their life. 90% of those will deal with at least one additional episode. But there are some who deal with episodic back pain, meaning pain that comes and goes regularly. This type of pain will often impact daily...