Why would my physical therapist have me do the kneeling hip flexor stretch?

It is not always a bad thing to question the treatments that medical professionals prescribe for you. Doing so shows that you are engaged in your treatment. Also, asking questions is an excellent way to learn more about the methods being used to treat you. Asking yourself, “Why is my physical therapist having me do […]

How to relieve a stiff neck without taking medication

Dealing with a stiff neck can put a damper on your life. Many of us spend time looking at screens like the phone and the computer, which can contribute to chronic neck stiffness. There can also be many other different causes behind a stiff neck, like labor-intensive jobs or an injury. Regardless of the underlying […]

Three benefits of doing exercise classes with a physical therapist

It’s hardly a secret that exercise can benefit people, and each type of exercise can offer different health benefits.  For instance, strengthening exercises can help build up your muscles. They can also promote better blood flow in your muscle tissue. Cardiovascular exercises can help improve your heart health and improve blood oxygen levels. Unfortunately, only […]

What is unique about women’s health physical therapy?

Most people wouldn’t be surprised by the statement that men and women are different from each other in many ways. Many wouldn’t even be surprised that women’s health physical therapy is different from other types of physical therapy. Yet there may not be many people who know exactly what makes women’s health physical therapy unique.  […]

Three exercises that can help your inflammatory back pain

Back pain is often caused by an injury to a back muscle or other back structures. However, even if you don’t have a mechanical back issue, you can still experience back pain.  Inflammatory, or nonmechanical, back pain isn’t caused by an injury to a back structure. It’s related to chronic inflammation in one or more […]

Three exercises that can reduce back and pelvic pain

Pain in the lower back and pelvic area are common symptoms of a condition called sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction.  Each person has two SI joints, and these joints link the hip bones in the pelvis to the lower spine. SI joint dysfunction occurs when these joints become irritated or inflamed. It’s estimated that up to […]

Three exercises for treating shoulder and upper arm pain

The shoulder and upper arm muscles help people perform many normal daily activities. For instance, your biceps help lift your arm to sip your coffee, and your triceps help lower your cup back to the table.  Unfortunately, it’s likely that you’ll experience shoulder and upper arm pain at some point in your life, and medical […]

Four tips for how to sleep with a stiff neck and shoulder

Nobody is a stranger to a sore or stiff neck or shoulder. Mild soreness and pain is a normal part of life that may occur from overexertion or sitting with poor posture for too long. However, when your neck and shoulders are frequently stiff, it can be hard to get a good night’s sleep.  By […]

How common is hip pain during pregnancy?

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Five tips for preventing a tight lower back

Occasional instances of a tight lower back is not necessarily connected to something serious. However, you need to pay attention to your body and work on reducing and preventing tension in your lower back. If it keeps happening on a regular basis, it could lead to something more serious. Tightness in the lower back can […]

Improving your sleeping position for back pain

Sleeping and back pain do not go hand in hand. Back pain can cause you to have trouble falling asleep, but it can also make it harder to stay asleep.  Unfortunately, dealing with back pain that makes sleeping tougher isn’t uncommon. In fact, back pain that affects sleep has been reported by 37% of U.S. […]

Four home treatments for mild shoulder pain

Your shoulder is an incredibly complex joint made up of many interwoven ligaments, tendons and muscles. All these tissues operate together to help you rotate your arm, lift objects and raise your arms over your head. You use your shoulders for practically every activity. This means shoulder pain can make your life much more difficult.  […]