The holiday season is just around the corner, which means it’s time for good cheer and great food with friends and family. It also means that your time to spend the remaining funds in your flexible spending account (FSA) is nearing its end. Not familiar with your FSA? It’s an account that many employers contribute… Read More
Like other joints in the body, the knees are placed under a large degree of stress on a daily basis. Every time we walk, run, jump, stand up and do practically any other movement, a tremendous load is placed on the knees. These forces, combined with age-related changes such as cartilage loss and bone density… Read More
When the long and wide sciatic nerve becomes compressed, it can create a collection of symptoms called sciatica. Since this nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information to both sides of the lower body, sciatica pain can have a far-reaching and debilitating impact. Common signs of sciatica include leg pain, shooting pains in… Read More
From pregnancy to menopause, women have a number of unique health needs that require specialized care. For example, women who are pregnant commonly deal with lower back pain, pelvic pain and swelling in the feet, among other issues. In many cases, working with a physical therapist can be extremely helpful to women who are managing… Read More
Constantly dealing with the dizziness and disorientation associated with vertigo can have a highly negative impact on your quality of life. It’s easy to take simple things for granted — going to the store, taking a walk with a loved one — until vertigo starts to make it hard to go about your daily routine. … Read More
After undergoing a surgical procedure, no matter how minor, it’s important to take all the necessary steps to ensure a successful outcome. This should always include post-surgery rehabilitation at a clinic near you. Working with an experienced physical therapist provides a whole host of advantages for patients recovering from any number of surgical procedures, from… Read More
Sprained ankles are so common because of the immense stress we place on these relatively delicate joints. The ankles transfer load between the legs and the feet, making every type of movement possible. If excessive load is placed on the ankles, or if there is a sudden unnatural movement, a sprain can develop. While ankle… Read More
Not just limited to tennis players, tennis elbow is a condition that involves inflammation of tendons and ligaments connecting the forearm to the elbow. There are many professions and sports that can contribute to this condition, including carpenters, plumbers and anyone who has to perform repetitive arm motions. While this condition can improve with time,… Read More
As we all get older, aches and pains start to become more common. There are a number of causes for this, but in general, one of the biggest is that our bodies begin to dry out. In our joints, this means that the protective cartilage that allows for smooth motion begins to get more brittle.… Read More
Unlike osteoarthritis, which is an age-related condition, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This is where the body’s immune system actually begins to attack the joints as if they were a foreign invader. The result is chronic joint inflammation and a number of other symptoms that can be highly painful and debilitating. One of the… Read More
In the wrists, the carpal tunnels are very narrow passageways that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass from the arms to the hands. These narrow tunnels, made of bone and soft tissue, can become very easily constricted. This in turn puts pressure on the nerves passing through, which can develop into the collection of… Read More
Kneecap pain that worsens while bending can be caused by a number of specific issues, but in many cases it is due to a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome, or “runner’s knee.” Although not exclusive to running, this repetitive motion injury often develops in runners due to the pressures this activity exerts on the kneecap.… Read More
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