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physical therapy for hip labral tear

Why do you need physical therapy for a hip labral tear?

Waking up at night with hip pain. An aching hip that feels worse when you walk or bend forward. Clicking or popping noises when your hip moves. People dealing with...

physical therapy for chronic pain

Three benefits physical therapy can have for chronic pain sufferers

Do you currently have an acute or chronic pain condition affecting your daily life? Maybe you’re struggling with back pain, a sports injury or impairments following an auto accident. Perhaps...

improving athletic performance

Four macronutrients that can improve your athletic performance

Increased energy. Improved stamina. Decreased recovery time. These are just a few of the benefits that an optimized diet can have for athletes. Your body is depending on you to...

why does my elbow hurt when i bend it

Why does my elbow hurt when I bend it?

We use our elbows for so many things every day. Lifting our morning cup of coffee. Holding our cellphone up to text a friend. However, many people take such common...

pinched nerve in shoulder symptoms

What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the shoulder?

Never heard of radiculopathy? That’s not very surprising since this term is used by medical professionals. To the average person, radiculopathy is known as a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves can...

how to stop muscle spasms in back

Two stretches that can help stop muscle spasms in the back

Lots of people have had muscle spasms, but they might not have realized it. Muscle spasms occur when muscles involuntarily and suddenly contract. A long-lasting muscle spasm is called a...

how to get rid of a kink in your neck

Four tips from a physical therapist on how to get rid of a kink in your neck

We’ve all woken up with a “kink” in our neck after sleeping in a strange position or in a different bed. For most people, this passes after a short period...

jumper's knee physical therapy

My knee feels tight when bending it — why?

Tightness and stiffness in the knee that is experienced when bending is a widely experienced issue, so if you’re dealing with it, you’re not alone. When you think about the...

three tennis elbow exercises to avoid

Three tennis elbow exercises you should avoid to prevent making the pain worse

If you’re dealing with tennis elbow, the right combination of rest and therapeutic exercise can go a long way toward helping the recovery process. Working with a skilled and experienced...