Shoulder pain can make even simple activities uncomfortable. Reaching into a cabinet, putting on a shirt, lifting groceries, or finding a comfortable sleeping position may become increasingly difficult. While shoulder pain can result from injuries, overuse, or tendon...
If you've been diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis, you may have noticed that everyday activities aren't as comfortable as they used to be. Walking through a store, standing while preparing dinner, or spending time on your feet may bring on aching, tingling,...
Lower back pain is common, especially as we get older. But when that discomfort is accompanied by leg pain, numbness, tingling, or difficulty walking, the problem may involve more than tired muscles or ordinary back strain. One possible cause is lumbar spinal...
Sciatica can make everyday activities surprisingly difficult. Something as simple as sitting at a desk, driving to work, getting out of bed, or walking through a grocery store may become uncomfortable when pain travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg. For...
Sciatica can begin as an occasional ache in the lower back or buttock. Then, sometimes without much warning, the discomfort travels down the leg, making it difficult to sit, stand, walk, or get comfortable. For some people, the pain is mild and temporary. For others,...
If you have a herniated disc or sciatica, your first instinct may be to avoid movement. That makes sense when certain movements hurt. But staying inactive for too long isn't necessarily the best path back to normal activity. For many patients, physical therapy can be...
Back and neck pain are extremely common, but sometimes the problem involves more than sore muscles or temporary stiffness. A herniated disc can irritate or compress a nearby nerve, potentially causing pain that travels into an arm or leg along with numbness, tingling,...
A knee ligament tear can make even simple movements—walking, climbing stairs, standing from a chair, or changing direction—feel difficult or uncertain. Whether the injury involves the ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL, restoring strength and stability is an important part of...
Knee injuries can happen in an instant. You plant your foot to change direction, land awkwardly after a jump, take a hit during a game, or simply twist your knee stepping off a curb. Sometimes the pain improves with rest. Other times, the injury involves one of the...
Shoulder pain can make simple tasks frustrating. Whether you're reaching overhead, lifting groceries, exercising, or simply trying to sleep comfortably, biceps tendinitis can interfere with everyday life. The good news is that physical therapy is often one of the most...