The top 8 reasons you might feel knee and ankle pain in the same leg
If you’re experiencing knee pain and foot or ankle pain in the same leg, it can be hard to tell if you’ve got one injury or two different ones. The good news is that knee pain and ankle pain in the same leg can often be traced back to the one single cause. Because these joints are stacked on top of […]
Can you go to physical therapy without a primary doctor’s referral?
Have you recently gotten injured or suffered a medical condition? You might be in need of a physical therapist’s help. You’d be one of nearly 2.4 billion in the world in need of rehabilitation care. If you’ve never gone to a physical therapist’s clinic before, you could be wondering if a primary care doctor’s referral […]
5 lumbar radiculopathy exercises
Lower back pain can interfere with your quality of life because your everyday activities can cause an ache, from sitting at your work desk to taking a walk in the park. And while there are many reasons why you could be experiencing pain at the bottom of your spine, a common reason is linked to your […]
5 causes of a stiff knee after sitting
The knee joint is one of the most mobile joints in your body, but it is also one of the likeliest to become stiff or painful when standing up after sitting. Knee stiffness can be related to issues with scar tissue, cartilage and overuse injuries. If you experience knee stiffness after sitting, it can be […]
Rotator Cuff vs. Labrum Tear: How you can tell these shoulder injuries apart
The shoulder is made up of four joints, three bones, four tendons and three groups of muscles. With so many different parts, it can be hard to determine an exact injury when it feels like it’s all coming from the same place, especially when many shoulder injuries have overlapping symptoms. For instance, tearing your rotator […]
I have a sharp, stabbing pain in my knee that comes and goes: What is it?
Knee pain can seriously put a damper on your daily activities, especially if it’s unpredictable and intense. If you need some help figuring out the source of your knee pain, keep reading below for some potential causes and treatments. What are some of the causes of sharp, stabbing knee pain that comes and goes? What […]
Heat or ice for lower back pain: Which works better?
Lower back pain is common all over the world and is even the leading cause of global disability. Despite this far-reaching prevalence, the best way to treat lower back pain remains elusive. The causes of back pain are plenty. If you experience lower back pain but you haven’t been officially diagnosed with a specific condition, […]
Hip and Back Pain After Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacements are pretty common and are expected to become even more so in the next few years. They’re most often performed on people who suffer from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, and anyone who has a traumatic knee injury. Although total knee replacements are meant to relieve chronic knee pain, they may actually end […]
Why do my hamstrings hurt after ACL surgery?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the ligament that runs through the middle of the knee. When the ACL becomes injured, whether due to a sprain or tear, surgery may be necessary. During ACL surgery, part of a tendon in the hamstring is cut out and put into the knee to replace the torn ligament. […]
Why am I feeling hip and back pain after a total knee replacement?
Total knee replacements are pretty common and are expected to become even more so in the next few years. They’re most often performed on people who suffer from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, and anyone who has a traumatic knee injury. Although total knee replacements are meant to relieve chronic knee pain, they may actually end […]
Can physical therapy provide pain relief while you’re waiting for a knee replacement?
It’s estimated that nearly 4 million people in the U.S. currently have knee replacements. That number is expected to significantly increase within a few years. People often receive knee replacements for conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or joint damage caused by a major knee injury. Knee replacements are meant to increase knee function, improve […]
How to deal with an injury to your dominant hand
If you’ve recently sustained an injury to your dominant hand, you’re probably having trouble coping with the way you go about your new daily routine. You probably also didn’t realize how much you used your dominant hand until it became injured. A hand injury can seriously affect the way you carry out your everyday activities. […]
