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musculoskeletal causes of chronic pelvic pain

The top 5 musculoskeletal causes of chronic pelvic pain

Pelvic pain is pain that occurs in the lower abdominal area and between your hips. If you’ve been experiencing pain in your pelvic region that has not gone away after...

lower back pain when running

Pre-run exercises that can slash your lower back pain when running

Lower back pain can be crippling. Additionally, it can hinder one’s ability to perform daily tasks such as bending down to do the laundry, washing the dishes and getting from...

balance and gait assessment

Should I go get a balance and gait assessment?

A balance and gait assessment is conducted to determine whether an individual has common fall risk factors. The goal of the testing is to identify any risk factors and implement...

pelvic alignment physical therapy

3 common pelvic alignment woes that physical therapy can treat

You must have good pelvic alignment. The pelvis is the foundation of the spine; if it’s out of alignment, it could lead to spinal misalignment, which can cause all kinds...

shoulder blade trigger points

Uncover 3 ways PT can treat your shoulder blade trigger points

Do you have uncomfortable knots in the muscles surrounding your shoulder blade? You may not have known this, but those are called trigger points. Trigger points are tiny points in...

foot and ankle pain specialists

4 reasons physical therapists are all the foot and ankle pain specialist you need

Our feet and ankles support our body weight and allow us to walk and run. We depend on them to perform many of the activities that make up our day....

workers' compensation physical therapy guidelines

What are some common workers’ compensation guidelines that affect physical therapy?

No one wants to feel unsafe in the workplace. Thanks to advances in technology and safety, our workplaces are safer now than they have ever been. Studies report a 75%...

shoulder blade trigger points

3 ways shoulder blade trigger points can make your job tougher

Trigger points are knots that develop along the fibers of a muscle or in your fascia. They are also one of the most common soft tissue problems. One spot that...

shoulder popping pain

3 reasons your shoulder is popping and in pain

Your shoulder may click or pop when you move it. This is known as crepitus. A cracking, grinding, or popping shoulder may be accompanied by a sharp pain or warmth....