What can physical therapists do for the burning pain in my shoulder?

That burning pain in your shoulder is becoming a daily occurrence, and nothing you’ve tried has been able to get rid of the pain. If this is the situation you’re in, you should consider getting help from a physical therapist.  Shoulder pain is something that many U.S. adults have experienced in their lives, which isn’t […]

Two physical therapy exercises that are helpful for back pain

There are few issues that can affect your day quite so completely as lower back pain. This issue can make it harder to concentrate on your work. It can make walking your dog a true pain, and your pain may even keep you from playing with your kids or grandkids.  You’re not alone if you’re […]

Three conditions hand physical therapy can treat

The hands are essential to many of our daily tasks, but they can also be a source of pain. Dealing with hand pain is something that hand physical therapy can help with.  Many people are likely to develop a condition that causes them hand pain. For instance, it’s estimated that up to 40% of people […]

What to do about a partial rotator cuff tear

Pain in your shoulders can occur for a variety of reasons. There are several bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments in each shoulder joint that are vulnerable to a wide range of conditions and injuries. One such injury that is relatively common is a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff tear is a tear along […]

What are the treatment options for a partial rotator cuff tear?

Each of your shoulders is able to support the weight of your arms and power your arms for a wide range of activities thanks to the rotator cuffs. Each rotator cuff is a group of muscles, tendons and ligaments around the bones of the shoulder joint. These muscles, tendons and ligaments must all work together […]

What can physical therapy do to reduce pain when sitting?

Sitting is an activity that most people do on a daily basis, but there are many issues that can lead to pain when sitting.  On average, American adults sit for about 6.5 hours every day, and teenagers are even worse with an eight-hour-per-day average. Poor sitting posture and poor workplace ergonomics are two issues that […]

Why you need physical therapy after a workplace injury

Climbing a ladder on a construction project. Typing all those emails and reports. Lifting a heavy box of files. The workplace is riddled with activities that can lead to injuries.  The reality is that people will injure themselves at work no matter how hard employers work to prevent injuries. the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals […]

How can physical therapy help with hip bursitis?

Feeling pain at the point of your hip? Does it extend into the outside of your thigh? If you answered yes to these two questions, you likely have a condition called hip bursitis.  It’s estimated that 15% of women and 8.5% of men develop bursitis in one of their hips. This condition occurs in the […]

Three treatment options for that throbbing pain in your neck

Have a headache that doesn’t cause nausea or light sensitivity? Does it often begin with a throbbing pain in your neck? People who answered yes to these questions may have a nerve issue called occipital neuralgia.  Occipital neuralgia occurs when the occipital nerves that run from the top of the neck into the scalp are […]

Two physical therapy exercises for sciatica pain you should try

A sharp pain when bending over. Burning sensations that run down your leg. Numbness in your butt, leg or foot. People experiencing these symptoms are likely dealing with a lower back issue called sciatica.  Sciatica occurs when one of your sciatic nerves is pinched or irritated. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of people who suffer […]

Two hip strengthening exercises to use in physical therapy

Sitting down to chat with friends. Walking to the mailbox. Bending down to grab something from a low shelf at the grocery store. All these normal daily tasks can be harder to do if you have a hip problem.  Unfortunately, far too many Americans are living with issues that cause hip pain and other symptoms. […]

Four signs that you need physical therapy for sciatica pain

Dealing with any type of lower back pain can make your daily life harder. It can keep you from enjoying walks with your spouse. Bending over to load the dishwasher can become a painful activity. Even playing with your kids or grandkids can become a painful chore.  One common form of lower back pain that […]