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...
October is National Physical Therapy month, and so this month I will explore topics related to this profession. To kick off this month-long series, I answer the question…when to see a physical therapist? Some people may only think about seeing a physical therapist...
SI joint pain is a common complaint. Many will point to a specific location on one side or the other. They many describe the pain as sharp, pinching, or even a dull ache. Some can report a specific instance where the pain began while others will not be sure. For some...
Back pain affects 80% of people over their lifetime. Then 90% of those 80% of people will experience at least 1 recurrence. Each year according to reported data, the cost of back pain is over $50 Billion and growing. Clearly back pain is a major issue; one that...
For those suffering, getting control of chronic low back pain is challenging. Chronic low back pain is considered daily activity limiting pain for more than three months. Many complain about disruption to their sleep as well as participation in home, work, or...
For anyone suffering with back pain your goal should be to avoid low back surgery at all costs. While a person may be struggling with back and or back and leg pain, consideration of surgery should be the last resort. All other avenues of treatment should occur first....
When people hear the phrase bulging disc they become concerned. Many think shots or surgery are or will be necessary. What you should know is bulging discs are common and do not necessarily mean anything bad. If you are over 40, there is a good chance you have at...