Did you know that you can actually save money (and time) by seeing a PT 1st for your injury? Many individuals who have an ache or pain or injury feel they must see a doctor 1st. But will you find the answers to your problem? Will the doctor provide solutions…or...
When many individuals have knee pain (or any pain for that matter), most do not think about staying active. A good majority of people avoid activity due to pain…But is that the right way of thinking? Our bodies have an amazing way of healing…But only if we...
Many individuals have creaking or cracking of their knees, but is that really a problem? In most cases – NO, but the answer is not necessarily a simple one. To more fully answer it, more questions must be asked and answered first to understand more about the nature of...
The patella tendon is the thick tendon structure that connects the knee cap to the shin bone. This tendon serves a vital role and at times can become irritated or painful. This irritation is often called patellar tendinitis, which is an inflammation of the patella...
To answer the 2nd question, we must 1st understand what it is, what it does, and who it may help. Trigger Point Dry Needling is a treatment using tiny needles inserted into sore, tight, tense, painful muscles in an effort to relieve those areas of pain. These painful...
Each year tens of thousands of people are told they have a meniscus tear and undergo arthroscopic surgery. But is this the best option? To begin with the meniscus is the cartilage between the two long bones of the leg (femur and tibia). Its purpose is to help the...
Knee arthritis is a common complaint that walks into doctors offices and therapy clinics across the country. Every person with knee pain over the age of 20 thinks they have knee “arthritis”. Many think that is their problem because of a friend or family...
A lot is believed and said about Iliotibial Band (IT Band) injuries, but are they all true? As with many issues or injuries, we cannot always trust “internet doctors.” Lets begin with just what is the Iliotibial Band? The IT band is a thick band of fibrous tissue that...
For nearly a decade now I have pondered the following question. Why do people take better care of their car than themselves? Your car gets treated to oil changes, tire rotations, routine maintenance all on a schedule. Yet a majority of people DO NOT care for their...
If you are someone who would like to lose some weight and be healthier, then read on. Stop and think for a moment how body weight impacts daily life. From clothing to climbing steps to joint aches and pain, body weight has an enormous impact. I write this article not...