During this time of year, many people forget their fitness over the holidays. They allow those extra activities to eat away at their exercise time. But maintaining your fitness routine is important. Why is it so important? Remember, the human body is made for...
Dealing with holiday stress can be quite an issue for many at this time of year. Many find November through mid-January to be a major problem for them. All the hard work put in during the other 10 months of the year goes right out the window. People stop exercising,...
Are you unable to turn your head due to neck pain? Not only is it a literal pain in your neck, but it also can greatly inhibit your daily life. Being unable to turn your head can cause many issues. It can impact the ability to communicate with others around you. It...
Trying to decide if that pain is neck or shoulder pain? That area of soreness or ache that lives in the region between your neck and shoulder. In truth the issue could be related to either or both at the same time. Commonly people will attempt to “stretch” but too...
Are you unable to sleep on your shoulder due to pain? This is a common complaint for those with shoulder pain. And as luck would have it, the shoulder you are more likely to sleep on is the one that most often is the painful one. Does sleeping on one’s side make them...
Have you experienced a pinching feeling reaching overhead? That bothersome pain only present in a narrow range and goes away as soon as you get the arm lower again. You may even get a similar pinching feeling reaching in other directions as well. This description fits...
A frozen shoulder is a common issue resulting in pain and limited motion. It may impact a person’s dominant arm but does not have to. In general, a frozen shoulder impacts people over 40 and is more common in women. Those who are diabetic and have other auto-immune...
Did you remember to get your annual PT exam yet? What is an annual PT exam you ask? It is THE EXAM you get to help keep you on the right path as you age. That is correct, if you want to age as best as you can, this is THE EXAM for you. Many folks look at their...
When a person sustains an injury their first thought should be to see a physical therapist. However, many often think they need to see an orthopedic first when they sustain a muscle or joint injury. That is fine IF you have concerns for a dislocation or fracture or...
Did you know that no prescription is necessary (anymore) to see a physical therapist? It’s true, you can come directly to a physical therapist (PT) to address any muscle or joint complaint or concern. No longer must you first wait to see your PCP and then maybe see an...