Chronic hamstring pain can occur for a number of reasons, but it’s most commonly experienced after the muscle is pulled, strained or torn. It can hurt pretty bad, making it...
Piriformis syndrome is an irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve caused by the piriformis muscle. This condition can cause mild to severe back pain, tingling, and numbness in the...
According to one medical study, 39.5% of pregnant women experienced back pain, and 12.4% experienced neck pain during pregnancy. Most pregnant women experience some degree of neck pain. In many...
Knee replacement is a surgical procedure intended to repair a knee that has been damaged by arthritis or a knee injury. Metal and plastic parts are used to replace the...
Research shows that up to 26% of people have shoulder pain at any given time. When your pain is being caused by muscle spasms in your shoulder, physical therapy is...
The hip, knee and ankle are all joints that are responsible for bearing your weight when you walk or stand. Just think about how huge that responsibility is. Now, consider...
Have you ever considered that your tight calf muscles and foot pain may be linked? You really should, and physical therapists can help you understand why these two issues may...
Like more than 5.7 million other Americans, you tore a rotator cuff. In your case, the injury was so severe that you needed surgery to treat it. So, you found...
There are many advantages to living in Portland, Maine, but you might not have thought about one specific benefit that living in this city can offer: easy access to effective...
