What is Patellofemoral Dysfunction?
Have you got patellofemoral dysfunction or patellofemoral syndrome? Or unidentified pain in your kneecap? One of the more unique medical conditions that tends to afflict sportspeople and active adults is sharp pain at the front of the knee and in the surrounding kneecap (the patella). We commonly refer to this condition as a runner’s or…
What Is Spinal Stenosis, And How Can I Get Relief?
Do you or someone you love have stenosis of the spine? If you’re not 100% sure what stenosis of the spine is at this point, it is when the space between the spine begins to narrow – for one of a multitude of different reasons that we’ll come to later. This narrowing can lead to…
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…
The Morning Stretches You Can Do To Avoid Pain
Does your body always feel stiff and sore? Are you stretching every day? Most people aren’t. In our quest to remain healthy and fit, we think about working out at the gym, walking, jogging, etc. Unfortunately, most of us are usually guilty of focusing a little too much on how we look, instead of how…
What Can I Do About Pain Causing Sleepless Nights?
First off, if chronic pain keeps you awake at night and stops you from getting a good night’s rest. Don’t worry. There are many things you CAN do. Chronic pain is among the leading causes of sleep disturbance in the US and elsewhere. It can affect your sleep in several ways. Some of the most…
How Physical Therapy Can Help Keep You On Track This Year
It’s the start of a fresh year, and that almost always means one thing; you are looking to better yourself. Most of us make a New Year’s Resolution – drink less alcohol, earn more money, get healthier – but this ‘new you’ only lasts a matter of weeks. Before we know it, the daily pressures…
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…
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.…
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…