More people than ever are working from home these days. However, home office and even in-office setups may be less than ideal for your body. You may notice that after finishing a long day of work, you feel stiff or achy from decreased activity level and poor workplace ergonomics. Over time, a working environment that
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Muscle Trigger Points May Be The Source Your Pain
November 3rd, 2021Trigger points (TrP) are irritable points in your muscle that feel like knots, lumps, or bundles right underneath the skin. Common areas for trigger points are postural muscles such as muscles of the neck (like the upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae) and muscles of the low back such as the quadratus lumborum. The hamstrings
TENS: Electrical Stimulation for Pain Relief
October 29th, 2021Physical therapists have a wide variety of therapeutic tools and technologies at their disposal to help aid in your recovery process. One that is commonly used in treatment is electrical stimulation (e-stim). There are many types of e-stim used that serve different purposes depending on the condition being treated and the intended goal of its
Four Exercises to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain
October 27th, 2021Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain, with 10% of people experiencing the condition at some point in their life. The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot to support the arch of the foot. When the tissue becomes inflamed due to
Peroneal Tendinopathy Guide for Runners
October 22nd, 2021Have you heard of peroneal tendinopathy before? It is an ankle condition/injury that is commonly seen in athletes, but particularly in runners because of the repeated ankle motion required in the sport. Typically, peroneal tendinopathy doesn’t occur suddenly or as the result of a single event, but instead it gradually progresses over a period of
Why You Shouldn’t Let Scapular Winging Go Untreated
October 20th, 2021Have you ever noticed that one or both of your shoulder blades stick out away from your back, almost giving the appearance of wings? Although it may seem relatively harmless, this condition, known as scapular winging, is abnormal. The “wing” that you see is your shoulder blade which has pulled away from where it is
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for People with Parkinson’s Disease
October 15th, 2021Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that causes significant movement impairments in addition to non-motor symptoms such as cognitive changes, fatigue, pain, and mood disorders. Over 10 million people around the world, and almost one million people in the U.S. alone, suffer from Parkinson’s disease. Some of the most common
Strengthen the Rotator Cuff Muscles with These 3 Exercises
October 13th, 2021Do you ever have pain or difficulty when reaching overhead to get something off of a high shelf? What about when reaching your arm behind your back to bathe or put on clothes? Can’t participate in throwing activities without pain? If you answered yes to any of these, it is likely that you are experiencing
Don’t Let a Hamstring Injury Keep You Out of the Game
October 8th, 2021Hamstring injuries are some of the most common injuries among athletes, especially those in sports that involve sprinting or sudden starting/stopping of movements. Unfortunately, a sprained or torn hamstring muscle can force an athlete to stop participating in their sport for weeks, or even months at a time. Hamstring injuries occur when the muscles are
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