Archive for November 2024
Jaw Pain, What is it and How can Physical Therapy FIX it?
If you have pain in your jaw or feel clicking and catching when you are opening your mouth, or when you are chewing, or have pain in your face and around your ear, you may have a condition called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). Keep reading to see if you have TMD and learn how physical therapy can help you!
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder tendonitis is a condition where the connecting tendons of the shoulder which attach muscle to bone are injured, irritated, or inflamed. When these tendons become affected due to a variety of potential causes, the shoulder starts to have pain when completing all your normal daily activities including reaching overhead, carrying, lifting, or pushing/pulling activities.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Shin Splints
Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a condition characterized by pain in the front and inside part of the shins for individuals who engage in high-impact activities. This can affect anyone involved in sports or activities that place repetitive stress on the shinbone. It can be caused by a variety of different impairments including muscle imbalances, joint restrictions, or improper movement patterns.
Read MoreAnkle Mobility
Joint mobility and stability impairments in the ankles are common in active individuals. They are also more likely to occur in individuals who have suffered from ankle sprains and other effects of forces that have damaged connective tissue such as sprains and overuse injuries. Due to the severity of the damaged tissues having a physical therapist assess your ankle for any joint limitations is imperative for your overall wellness.
Read MoreWhat is Hip Mobility?
You may have heard the term hip mobility tossed around a few times, but what exactly is it? First, we must define mobility before we talk about a specific joint. Mobility and Flexibility often get used interchangeably however this couldn’t be further from the truth. Flexibility is the amount of movement possible through the joint’s range of motion. Mobility is the strength in that range of motion. So mobility can be thought of as strength and flexibility combined.
Read MoreHow Can Limited Thoracic Mobility Affect My Low Back and Shoulder Pain
Many of us spend long hours sitting at desks or hunched over looking at a screen which can lead to stiffness and restrictions in the thoracic spine. Poor posture and these prolonged times in compromised positions for our back lead to increased stiffness and lack of movement in the spine. When this part of the spine doesn’t move as freely as it should, it can cause discomfort not just in the upper back but also in the shoulder and the low back.
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