A common complaint I hear in the clinic revolves around low back pain when first waking up in the morning. This blog post addresses a few common ways to help…
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Easy Habits for Health & Wellness: A Physical Therapist’s Approach
Do you have any routines or easy habits you follow for your own health and wellness journey? In this post, we’ll take a look at how this blog came to…
How to Get Rid of the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel is the most common neuropathy in the hand, affecting females more than males, according to the NIH. With carpal tunnel, simple tasks can become difficult challenges. This condition…
How to Get Rid of the Pain from Piriformis Syndrome
Ever had a nagging pain in your butt, more than just an ordinary ache? You could be dealing from piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome can be a source of that nagging…
Physical Therapy Exercises for Shoulder Pain: What You Should Know
Physical therapy exercises for shoulder pain are specific to each individual person. This is typically determined by what is found in their initial evaluation. Each exercise performed targets something that…
ACL Stability: How to Improve Strength for Return to Sport
One of the most common injuries of the knee involves ACL injuries. Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), along with many other ligaments, provides stability to your knee. When the ACL…
How to Strengthen Knees for Function and Performance
One common question I frequently hear of is how to strengthen knees, whether it is for athletic performance, going on hikes, or going up and down the stairs. This article…
Pain When Walking First Thing in the Morning? Try These 7 Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis
Are you or have you dealt with sharp pain in your heel when walking? Do you notice the pain more first thing in the morning? If so, you may be…
Thoracic Mobility Exercises: Unlock Your Body for Pain Relief
Thoracic mobility might seem like a complex term. It refers to the mobility of your upper back. This area of your spine is crucial for ensuring your whole body moves…
Pain From Your Back Down Your Leg? Sciatica Treatment Explained!
Sciatica is a commonly used term, but poorly understood. Sciatica refers to back pain commonly shooting down the buttocks and sometimes down the leg. The sciatic nerve gets pinched which…