Back pain is one of the most common causes of disability, with the biggest potential for improvement with physical therapy. In some cases, patients walk away with a noticeable improvement after their first session or two. However, in the long term, treatment can make...
Swimmer’s shoulder is a collective term for shoulder pain that may result from a range of different injuries. The best treatment approach will depend on your specific injury. In many cases, movement and exercise are recommended to help strengthen and rehabilitate your...
Soft tissue goes through many stages of healing in the months and years after an injury. Thick, fibrous scar tissue helps create structure so your body can repair your skin, muscles and connective tissue. As tissue heals, scar tissue can become restrictive, which may...
Biceps tendinitis usually causes pain and inflammation near the point where the biceps muscle is attached to the front of the shoulder. While you’re experiencing acute shoulder pain from biceps tendinitis, you should take a rest from the activities that are most...
You might suspect you have plantar fasciitis for a few different reasons. Maybe you feel foot pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning. Maybe your feet ache after standing for long periods. Plantar fasciitis happens when the plantar fascia, a...
Anxiety and muscle tension are often closely connected. If you’ve ever noticed that your shoulders feel painfully tight or your jaw clenches when you're stressed or anxious, you're not imagining things. When left unchecked, muscle tension exacerbated by anxiety can...
Waking up in the middle of the night with back pain or struggling to fall asleep because your back aches can be frustrating. Many people deal with back discomfort at some point. However, this discomfort often goes away with rest, stretching or a few small posture...
Have you ever felt nagging back pain after standing for a while? Whether you're cooking, doing dishes or waiting in line, standing for long periods can place strain on your lower back. If you feel back pain when standing, you’re not alone. Up to 84% of adults...
If you’ve ever sprained your ankle, pulled a muscle or felt pain after a hard workout, you may have had a soft tissue injury. After sustaining a soft tissue injury, you’ll likely experience localized pain and other symptoms. For example, after spraining your ankle,...
Your hands and wrists play a vital role in many essential everyday activities. From typing and texting to lifting, carrying and cooking, you likely use your hands and wrists throughout most of the day, even when you’re not consciously thinking about them. As a result,...