After undergoing shoulder surgery, physical therapy is often recommended to help rebuild strength and flexibility. The type of physical therapy prescribed depends on the specific injury that was treated with the surgery. No matter what kind of shoulder surgery you...
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthritis is a condition that affects the shoulder. It occurs when the cartilage in the AC joint starts to break down, leading to pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing everyday activities. Fortunately, there are various treatments...
As you get older, your shoulders are prone to injury. One of the common causes of nighttime shoulder pain is muscle strain. When your arm muscles become tired during sleep, and you don't have enough support from surrounding tissues causing them to spasm, it can lead...
Spondylolisthesis is a stress fracture in the lumbar spine and occurs in about 12% of the American population. This condition is a common cause of back pain in children and youth, particularly males. Athletes and highly active individuals that participate in...
When the elbow gets bent backwards beyond its normal range of motion and causes damage to ligaments, bones, or other structures, it’s called hyperextension of the elbow. This injury is not uncommon and can be caused by a variety of reasons. A hyperextension injury of...
If you're struggling with arthritis of the knee and haven't found relief from pain medication, massage therapy, or other treatment modalities, total knee replacement surgery may be worth considering. Also known as knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement is a...
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which damage to the bones or joints are causing the vertebrae to slip forward and distort the spinal cord. This condition causes lower back pain and usually occurs with general aging due to the weakening of the bones, joints,...
Back pain is a common complaint for many Americans, and it can be limiting to a person’s daily life. Whether acute or chronic, back pain can feel like shooting, stabbing, burning, or aching in any area of the back. The back is made up of ligaments, muscles, joints and...
The knee is the largest joint in the body and acts as a hinge where the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap bone meet. When a person experiences weakness in the knee, it can keep them from doing activities that they enjoy. It’s important to understand what can cause...
POSMC treats knee pain in Allen TX and knows that such discomfort can be debilitating and possibly life-altering. One such specific type of knee pain you might encounter is known as stiffness. Overview Knee stiffness occurs when your knee becomes difficult to move....