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...
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...
Every day millions of people struggle with managing chronic back pain. Living with chronic back pain creates issues for many people. Daily, work, and recreational activities can become problematic (and painful). Not only that, but the mental stress and strain that...
If you have ever dealt with sciatica, then you know the horrible feeling. That sharp, radiating, burning pain that travels through your butt and down your leg. Maybe you have back pain as well, but maybe not. Popping pain killers, heat/ice, trying anything you can to...
Did you ever just wake up with neck pain? And now you are having trouble turning your head and functioning. This is an all-too-common story told by people with neck pain. Often when questioned, many cannot think of anything that caused their pain. Some will say they...