Rotator Cuff Injury: What It Means
Has your doctor told you that you have a rotator cuff injury? Confused about what to do next? Let us explain. What Is The Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a cluster of tendons and muscles surrounding the joint of the shoulder. It connects and keeps the bone of the upper arm firmly within the…
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Are you worried you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of nerve damage we see at the Intecore Physical Therapy clinic. Unfortunately, it’s the same situation for other physical therapists worldwide, too, with up to 90% of patients who seek treatment for neuropathy presenting with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This…
How to Maintain Your Wellness Goals Throughout the Year
Whether you’re making promises to yourself to get eight hours of sleep each night, or you’re hoping to lose 10, 15, or 20 pounds within the next six months, you may find it difficult to stay true to your wellness goals—especially if you’re lacking support or don’t have a lot of money to spend. However,…
Can Physical Therapy Help Me With Sports?
If you ask any professional worth their salt from the healthcare sector (especially in physical therapy) – ‘what’s the best way to stay in shape? ’ – then you’ll get the same answer. Activity! You’ll probably already know it, but activity is the most effective way to stay fit and healthy. It’s usually always the…
Can A Pinched Sciatic Nerve Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
If you’ve enjoyed a healthy sex life up until this point, but you or your partner suddenly have erectile dysfunction, a pinched sciatic nerve could well be the culprit. Luckily though, the chances are (if it is related to the sciatic nerve) you can breathe a big sigh of relief. It isn’t forever because Physical…
Why Can’t I Bend My Knee Without Knee Pain?
Is this question – or the knee pain in the said knee, keeping you awake at night? It’s frustrating when something goes wrong with your body. Whether it’s a knee, hip, foot, finger, or ankle that’s hurting, you want to know what’s up. Right? According to Google Health Vice President David Feinburg, MD, “About 7%…
Is Physical Therapy Worth It?
Are you thinking about booking a session with a physical therapist but you’re not sure whether it’s worth it? We get it. When you’re in pain, you want immediate relief. You want to be the person you were before chronic pain – to work, perform and socialize again. Like you did before. You want to…
How Long Does Physical Therapy Take?
How long does physical therapy take? I guess there are unscrupulous physical therapists out there that would answer this question with, “Well, how long is a piece of string?”. They’re the type that tries to get you to commit to more sessions than necessary to make as much money as possible. They’re purposefully vague.…
Can Neck Pain Cause Headaches?
Headaches. They’re a real pain in the neck. The author Mark Lawrence famously said, “Some pain you can distance yourself from, but a headache sits right where you live.” ‘Ain’t that the truth? When you have a headache, there is no escape – all doors are closed. It’s like the constant, repetitive beat of a…
What Causes Knee Pain?
Have you got pain in one or both of your knees? Confused about what’s causing it? In this blog, we explore the knee joint in detail, look at the leading causes of knee pain and share some tips on what you can do to get out of pain now. Unlike other joints in the body…
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