Knee pain can really make it harder to get through your day. Standing up to do the dishes can become even more of a chore. You might not enjoy walking the dog as much. Even playing with your grandkids might lose its appeal. Unfortunately, knee pain is all too common among Americans; medical researchers report… Read More
Sharp knee pain that comes and goes can be just as frustrating as a persistent and dull knee pain, if not more. You can often find yourself in the middle of an activity, a day at work or a workout and be feeling fine, and then suddenly you’re struck with a debilitating flare-up of sharp… Read More
Did you know that the knee is the largest joint in the body? It needs to be in order to withstand the hundreds of pounds of force that is placed on it with every step and movement. The amount of pressure we place on the knees is why this joint is so prone to the… Read More
If you can’t bend your knee all the way, it can have a severe effect on your ability to do almost any daily activity. Whether the cause is an injury, arthritis or a previous surgery, immobility in the knee can be extremely difficult to live with. Fortunately, there are treatment options, with physical therapy being… Read More
It is common for people to report that their knee feels tight or stiff. After all, the knees are important load-bearing joints that are essential for nearly any type of movement. The stress they are placed under on a daily basis can lead to injuries and conditions that affect their basic functioning. Whether you just… Read More
Osteoarthritis is an extremely common, almost unavoidable, condition that affects millions of people. Due to the effects of aging, the cartilage that cushions the joints becomes more brittle and starts to wear down over time. This in turn leads to increased bone-on-bone contact and the joint inflammation that is the primary indicator of this condition. … Read More
You need to be cautious when it comes to knee pain. Whether you are a serious athlete or a casual runner, knees take a large beating throughout one’s lifespan. Unless you can trace the pain to a specific injury, there are quick daily steps you can take toward working through that nagging knee pain. Our… Read More
Most Americans will deal with at least minor knee pain at some point in their lives. Minor pains from overuse injuries may not be severe enough to send you to the emergency room, but knee pain treatment at home can make a big difference in how quickly you recover from the injury. Back in Motion… Read More
It can be a difficult task to find the knee pain treatment options that work best for you. Luckily, there’s a physical therapy team that can help you make this task much easier. Back in Motion provides high-quality physical therapy services to the residents of Newport, Gorham, South Portland, Portland and Brewer, Maine. One of… Read More
Knee pain is a common part of life. You may notice your knees are sore after walking around all day or after walking up and down too many stairs. This is normal and can usually be treated with some simple rest and home remedies. However, some cases of knee pain are severe and need professional… Read More
Over half of all injuries that lead people to seek knee pain treatment are a result of repetitive motion injuries. This means that there is no sudden traumatic event that caused the knee pain, but a buildup of stress gradually over time eventually causes enough discomfort to become noticeable. Unfortunately, we only have the one… Read More
People are only given one set of knees that are meant to endure a lifetime of wear and tear. For some patients, sudden trauma or degenerative diseases mean that a knee replacement may be the only course of action to provide relief from chronic knee pain. Back in Motion Physical Therapy in Portland, ME understand… Read More
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