Whiplash is a common event after motor vehicle accidents. What many do not realize is that the same type of injury can occur from falls or sporting hits. The result of the head/neck violently moving in one direction only to the snap back the other way routinely causes...
Neck pain is estimated to impact 1 in 3 people every year. In most cases it will come and go quickly. However, for others it can last and be debilitating. Why is it that some folks suffer with lingering pain more than others? That is a great question and the Top 5...
People with neck pain will search high and low for solutions, but there are 3 key things you might be doing to make your neck pain worse. 1. Avoiding all movement and activity that (might) cause pain or discomfort. When someone is in pain, a common response is to...
Many individuals wonder if they have a pinched nerve in their neck when they have neck pain. Pain in the upper trap region or arm is common in those with neck pain. The question at hand though is, what is the source of the pain? To answer this question more...
Did you know that direct access to physical therapy can lead to less days in pain? As you may have experienced, the longer pain is around, the longer it typically takes to go away. Traditionally, people “wait and see”, avoiding activity hoping the pain will go away....
The longer an ache or pain is around, the longer it typically takes to go away. With this in mind, it is important to not wait to see a PT. Yet, for many, the wait and see approach dominates a person’s thoughts and actions for weeks or months. WHY? Would it not be...
Any time a person has an injury or is limited they wonder if they are getting good care for their injury. Most want to believe they are getting the best, but are they really? People have a tendency to be nice, but sometimes that comes at the expense of one’s health....
When someone is struggling in pain, they often ask how to find a good Physical Therapist. Some will ask their doctor, others their friends or even crowdsourcing. BUT, how are you to know if the person recommended is good for YOUR problem? A suggestion is to take those...
People often wonder what a Physical Therapist (PT) does and how they might benefit from seeing one. This is an excellent question and will outline the top 10 reasons here. To address a specific muscle or joint ache or pain. PTs are muscle and joint experts who seek to...
Are you someone who avoids exercise because of your knees? Unfortunately, this is an overly common issue today. Far too many people do not exercise due to knee pain. Quite often when someone experiences pain, they start by self-medicating, avoiding activity, and maybe...