Straining a muscle in your lower back can cause persistent back pain and discomfort until you recover. Fortunately, treatment is possible. With physical therapy treatments like therapeutic exercises and manual therapy, you can get the help you need to make a recovery....
Tearing your rotator cuff can lead to a lot of negative symptoms, from muscle weakness to shoulder pain. After a rotator cuff tear, you may find that simple arm movements are more uncomfortable and difficult than usual. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and...
Pelvic health is an essential part of overall well-being. However, it’s often overlooked until problems arise. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located at the bottom of the pelvis. This muscle group plays a key role in many important functions, including bladder...
Lower back pain is a common reason for people to seek physical therapy. In 2020, lower back pain affected 619 million people. Lower back pain isn’t the same for everyone — it can range from a dull ache to persistent pain that makes it difficult to move or perform...
Bone spurs can develop on bones throughout the body. Bone spurs are typically not harmful; however, in some cases they can lead to symptoms like pain and stiffness. These symptoms are often localized around the bone spur. A spur on your wrist bone might cause wrist...
Shoulder pain impacts a lot of people, causing discomfort throughout the day and sometimes into the night. If shoulder pain is waking you up or making it hard to fall asleep, you’re not alone. Shoulder pain often flares up or becomes more noticeable at night....
Inside ankle pain can interfere with everyday activities. When you’re experiencing pain on the inside part of your ankle, you may have trouble walking, running or even standing for long periods. One of the most common causes of this pain is posterior tibial...
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are little, bony growths that develop along the edges of bones. Bone spurs can cause localized discomfort. When they develop along the spine, bone spurs can lead to back pain and other symptoms. Bone spurs are relatively common,...
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition caused by shoulder inflammation. Common symptoms include shoulder pain, stiffness and trouble moving your shoulder. A study published in 2024 reports that the incidence of frozen shoulder varies between 2% and...
Running can be a great way to stay active and maintain overall health. For runners dealing with sciatica, though, managing symptoms while maintaining your sports performance can be challenging. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic...