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Why is there a crunching sound in my knee?
Do you hear or feel a crunching sensation in your knee when walking, running or jumping? An occasional crack of the knee might not be much to worry about, similar to popping the knuckles...
Why are my hips so stiff after sitting?
Do you always feel like your hips are stiff after sitting? Turns out, this is a pretty common experience. Sitting for a long time can affect your back, hips, knees and other parts of...
Five tips for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome
When you think of wrist pain, one of the first phrases that comes to mind is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain in the wrists. It’s especially...
How long will I have pain after my rotator cuff surgery?
Your rotator cuffs are vital to your ability to use your shoulders and arms for a wide range of activities. Each rotator cuff is a group of muscles and soft tissue that help hold...
Should I be concerned about the throbbing pain in my neck?
It’s normal to have neck pain at points in life. For example, if you go to sleep in an awkward position, you’ll likely wake up with neck pain. Usually, pain like this goes away...
What to do when you have knee pain when going downstairs
Knee pain can surprise you in the ways it affects you. You might not notice any pain at all until performing certain activities, such as walking up or down stairs. Walking on stairs is...
Three tips for doing virtual physical therapy at home
Society may be slowing down due to COVID-19, but chronic conditions and injuries don’t wait for the pandemic to pass to stop causing pain, stiffness and other issues. Usually, you can visit a physical...
How physical therapy for hip arthritis can help you get through your day
Have you recently been diagnosed with hip arthritis? It can be discouraging to be told you have hip arthritis, because there is no cure for this condition. However, there are treatments that can help...
Three physical therapy treatments for tennis elbow
Do you have elbow pain running along the outside of your elbow and into your forearm? Although this type of pain is commonly known as tennis elbow, don’t let the name fool you. Tennis...
Four physical therapy treatments for neck and shoulder pain
Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common causes of pain in American adults. Often, neck and shoulder pain develop at the same time because the neck and shoulders share a lot...