Can Sciatica Cause Knee Pain?
Time to answer an age-old question. Does Sciatica cause knee pain? There is a frequent misconception that when you feel pain in the knees, it is a result of issues with the knee joint itself of the surrounding ligaments or tendons. However, it might surprise you to learn that this may not be the case.…
I Have Pain That Shoots Down My Hip And Leg. Help!
Modern daily life can put strain on our hip joints and our legs. And the more overweight you are, the higher the risk of joint pain. Weight loss is often the best course of action in dealing with joint pain, and with almost 70% of Northern Americans being overweight, it’s common to leave the explanation…
How Physical Therapy Can Help After Your Knee Replacement
So, after years of pain, you’ve finally booked your knee replacement surgery. You’re looking forward to being pain-free and getting back to all the things you love to do – that your sore knee currently stops you from doing. But what happens next, after your surgery? Do you have a plan to guarantee good results…
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%…
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…
Coping with Covid: What to do when sheltering in place
For most of us, our entire world is turned upside down. Kids are not going to school, employees are not going to work, and many people do not leave their house. As the old adage goes “this too shall pass” but currently we are living in a never imagined situation. Here are four simple tips…
What Do Your Shoes Have to Say About You?
Forget about reading palms, try reading the soles of your shoes! By analyzing the bottom of our shoes, we can gain some pretty neat information about our physical body. If you have a pair of shoes you have worn for a few months you may be able to see uneven foot patterns, meaning that the…
Holiday Traveling with Pain
If you suffer pain, daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and daily tasks can be difficult and exhausting. Add to that the constant pain is invisible to those on the outside and can flare without warning. This pain should prevent you from traveling during the holidays, it just requires some extra precautions and planning. Before…
Reclaim Your Life After Your Chronic Pain Diagnosis
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with a chronic pain condition, you’re likely still reeling from the news. You may be shocked by your diagnosis and desperate for answers from your doctor. Being told you have a chronic pain condition can be a turning point in your life, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s all…
Six Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy Visits
To some people, physical therapy is the unknown, not knowing what to expect at the first and subsequent appointments. To others, going to physical therapy is old hat just like their hair dresser or barber. They have had multiple surgeries or injuries and the physical therapist has become part of their extended family. Here are a few…