Sacroiliac pain can be a frustrating experience when pain is waiting for you at every step. A big part of getting better is quickly is understanding what not to do to avoid constant flare-ups. But what aggravates sacroiliac joint pain? This article will take you through the basics of SI joint pain and explain what …
With 26 bones, 33 joints, and 100+ ligaments, tendons, and muscles combined, it’s no wonder the foot gets cranky with all those moving parts. Cramps happen when muscles contract involuntarily. A muscle cramp here and there is just a part of life. But if you’re experiencing frequent foot or leg cramps, this pain can really …
Not sure if you should be using ice or heat for pain? That’s understandable. It’s quite a hot topic. In fact, It’s one of the most commonly asked questions when someone first comes into physical therapy. The wrong choice could increase discomfort, not to mention the annoyance of wasting time when all you want to …
Due to the repetitive nature of the running gait cycle, runners can be at risk for a variety of overuse and stress reaction injuries. A running injury can pop up rather quickly but can take weeks or even months to fully resolve, especially when you ignore early signs. Avoid a long and painful rehab by …
Got super tight calf muscles that never seem to loosen up? The calves and feet get a lot of work during the day. As long as we’re standing, those muscles are constantly working to keep us balanced and propel us forward with walking or running. Muscles can feel tight for a variety of reasons including …
Tennis elbow tends to be one of those really annoying injuries, causing way more pain and limitations than expected. You never realize how much you use your elbows and forearms until there’s pain waiting to greet you at every motion. It also tends to linger because it’s extremely hard to modify your activity when you …
Plantar fasciitis can be tricky and complex to treat, with different treatments working for different people. One thing that’s not good for plantar fasciitis is cramped, weak, and inflexible feet. Enter: toe spreaders. (No, not the awkward, uncomfortable pedicure kind.) Can this small gadget help plantar fasciitis? Let’s find out. PS – Don’t miss Surprising Reasons …
Maintaining good shoulder strength can help prevent injury. But certain exercises can compress the rotator cuff (specifically the supraspinatus muscle) and cause or worsen an existing injury. A big part of getting better fast is modifying movements to avoid constant exacerbation. Depending on your injury, this is easier said than done. So let’s talk about …
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A lumbar herniated disc can be a painfully scary experience. It’s incredibly frustrating to figure out how to get on with your daily life when something so simple as bending over to tie your shoes can leave you in excruciating pain. But what activities should you avoid with a herniated disc? In this article, I’ll …
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Do you feel like you’ve tried every treatment in the book for your plantar fasciitis without success? This annoying heel pain affects approximately 2 million people per year and has long been known as a painful and tricky injury to treat. Take a look at fascia scraping and how it can be a helpful addition …
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