Are you unable to check your blind spot without pain? The number of people who respond YES to this question is much higher than you might think. This is not a good or safe thing, beyond the annoying pain. It is important for people to be able to turn their head...
People wonder if it is a problem if their neck makes noise. Many just assume noises are bad but not necessarily. If there is no associated pain, then there really is nothing to worry about. The next question people typically ask is what is making the sounds? Well,...
Many often wonder whether what they are feeling “is it an ache or pain”? They are not sure whether it will pass or whether they are going to need to get some help. There are some signs to know, so let’s discuss each in brief. “An Ache” Often an ache will be low level....
If you are over 40 then it is time for your musculoskeletal checkup. Think of it like going to the dentist for your bi-annual checkup and cleaning. Age-related changes begin to happen more quickly after the age of 40, so it is a good time to begin taking proactive...
Quite often people think physical therapy is just for after surgery…but it is not. Physical Therapy (PT) is for any person who has a muscle or joint issue. It is also for some who suffers from headaches, dizziness, or even has balance issues. PT can even be utilized...
For those with an ache or pain of a muscle or joint your first thought should be to get PT 1st. Why you ask? Shouldn’t I see a doctor 1st? No. Not unless you really want pain killers, an injection, or surgery. Why is that? Well, that is because those are the options...
Patella tendonitis is a common issue experienced by many active individuals. This is an inflammation of the patella tendon. It is an acute condition often with associated swelling. The tendon is likely to be tender to palpation. Patella tendonitis often develops due...
Do you find you need help to stand up from a chair? Find that you need to push off the chair or pull up on another piece of furniture? Require multiple attempts to stand up? If the answer is YES to any of these questions, then it is past time to do something about it....
Are you having trouble or pain with stairs? Find yourself dreading walking up or down steps or avoiding them altogether? If so, then it is probably past time to address this issue. Every day many people struggle with the stairs. Most just do them regardless but wish...
If you are over the age of 40, you probably have some age-related knee changes. These changes are just as common and normal as gray hair and wrinkles. But often the phrasing has a negative connotation. Do you know what age-related knee changes are most often called?...