Physical Therapy is the science (and art) of getting the most out of your body. If you have pain, your physical therapist will help you figure out why, then give you the tools you need to correct it.…
Ow, my hip! Labral tears can be a painful malady that may limit your favorite activities. While it usually has no one identifiable cause, studies indicate that by avoiding repeated twisting and strain, and by keeping your muscles…
Dmitry R. Choklin, PT, DPT, CSCS, CKTP Midback pain has become a very common malady in America as we spend more time sitting than any point in human history. Although there are many causes of midback pain, the…
Does your shoulder ache whenever you move it above your head or behind your back? If so, you may have torn your rotator cuff. This small band of tendons can tear either in one big accident, or gradually…
Forward head posture is a condition that occurs when your head and neck are too far in front of your body. This condition occurs as a result of tight and/or weak muscles, and poor postural habits. In addition…
Scoliosis is defined as a sideways curvature of the spine. It is found in both children and adults, and increases in incidence in the geriatric population. Scoliosis may, bit does not necessarily have to cause pain in the…
Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain, is a painful burning feeling in the sole of the foot or in the heel that occurs with walking, usually upon first steps and standing…
Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome, or hip impingement, is a condition that occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint do not properly align. As a result, they grind into each other instead of glide, which can cause…
The Malady: de Quervain’s Syndrome Summary: de Quervain’s Syndrome is an inflammation of the tendons attached to the thumb. While the cause is often unknown, there is often a correlation between this syndrome and repetitive motions of the…
Summary: Although we have spent our whole lives breathing, sometimes we may be using the wrong muscles to breathe. If you are struggling with back spasms, proper breathing technique can help relax your muscles. Expanding your ribs and…
A Cervicogenic headache is a type of migraine that is caused by an issue in the neck. This can be caused by either tight muscles or joints that pinch on a nerve and shoot a signal into the…