6 physical therapy methods that can help ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms
Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, which cushions and protects the ends of bones in your knee joint. Cartilage breakdown causes pain, stiffness and swelling in your knee, thus creating the need for knee osteoarthritis physical therapy. Treatment for knee osteoarthritis may include medications, […]
Knee hurting when you’re going down stairs? One of these issues could be the reason why
We’re often encouraged to take the stairs more often. Generally, walking up and down stairs helps us pack more physical activity into our day, yet going down stairs can also be an activity that causes some people’s knees to hurt. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you address many of the issues that can cause your […]
How can physical therapists help treat my lower back and knee pain?
Lower back pain and knee pain are both very common. One medical study reports that 25% of U.S. adults surveyed had lower back pain in the past three months. Another study found that about 25% of adults experience frequent knee pain. Having either type of pain is bad enough, but some people have the misfortune […]
Why are my tight hamstrings causing knee pain and how can physical therapy help?
If you feel like you have tight hamstrings, you may also be experiencing pain or a pulling sensation behind your knee. At first thought, the two may seem related. After all, your hamstring and knee are close together; therefore, a tight hamstring muscle may be contributing to pain behind the knee. That may not necessarily […]
3 reasons why you may experience knee pain from driving
Knee pain while driving is a common complaint for many adults. Whether you drive long distances for a living or just find yourself behind the wheel more than usual during the holiday season, you may have noticed a tinge in your knee after driving for a long period of time. There are a few reasons […]
Top 3 reasons you’re feeling knee and ankle pain in the same leg
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 how huge of a problem it would be if you were feeling knee and ankle pain in the same leg. No standing up without pain. […]
What could be behind your knee pain from driving?
Driving is an activity that many people think of in the same category as breathing. It’s essential, and it’s something that many of us do every day. It’s not surprising that many of us think that driving is an essential part of our lives; according to the Federal Highway Administration, Americans drive nearly 13,500 miles […]
What causes the crunching sound in your knee and is physical therapy the answer?
Sometimes, knees “pop.” We’ve all heard it. You squat down to pick something up or tie your shoes, and your knees let off a loud “crack” on the way down. This may be concerning to you, so let’s break down some of the main causes of the crunching sound you hear in your knees and […]
Physical therapists can offer these 3 treatments for nerve pain in the knee
There are certain conditions that are likely to spring to mind when someone says, “Nerve pain.” One of the most likely of these is that scourge of the lower back called sciatica. That’s not a bad guess since about 5% of people develop sciatica annually. A pinched nerve may also be an issue that jumps […]
3 tips that can make going down stairs with knee pain easier
Going down stairs is far more taxing when doing so leads to knee pain. Yet this is a situation in which many people find themselves. A lot of things may come to mind when you hear the statistic “40 million people,” but odds are knee pain isn’t one of them. However, that statistic comes straight […]
3 ways that physical therapy can be helpful for your knee pain
The knees are one of the most crucial joints of the body. They are responsible for walking, sitting, standing and carrying the weight of the body. Almost all body movement involves the knees. That’s why when you’re having knee issues, it could feel like your entire quality of life has declined. Fortunately, physical therapy for […]
Four injuries that can happen after slipping on ice
When it happens in a movie or an online video, slipping on ice can be very funny to many of us. The windmilling arms. The sliding feet. The crash to the ground. It all looks very comical. Yet things are a bit different when people slip on ice in real life. At the least, a […]