Migraine headaches can be crippling and affect your quality of life. While migraines can be caused by a wide variety of things, there are a few related to issues in the cervical spine that might be treated or see improvement in symptoms via physical therapy. The cervical spine region of [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an increasingly common condition where the affected individual experiences pain, numbness, and tingling in one or both of the hands and possibly in the arms. It can affect one hand or both depending on the severity of symptoms and the underlying related cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome [...]
The human spine is a flexible structure made up of a series of small, moving parts that work together to transmit nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body as well as provide us with the ability to walk upright. The bony structures of the spinal column [...]
Most of us remember the scoliosis screenings from high school, as most scoliosis cases are typically caught by adolescence. Though the truth is some cases of scoliosis don’t present until later in adult life. Though the causes, symptoms, and treatments can be somewhat different from juvenile scoliosis. What Is Adult [...]
Stress fractures are a relatively small “Crack” in the bone rather than a complete break. They can be caused by a variety of things. Especially from repetitive microtrauma in athletes like long-distance runners and certain vocations. Stress fractures are more common in the shin bone, heel, foot, and hip as [...]
Despite the old west movies about a gunslinger having an “Itchy” one, Trigger Finger is a bona fide medical condition, where one of your fingers becomes stuck or trapped in a contracted or bent position. Some people who experience a trigger finger find that the affected finger will straighten or [...]
Your hips play an important role in walking and transferring the force and weight of the upper body to the pelvis down to the legs. When something happens in one or both of the hip joints it can cause significant pain, impede your natural range of motion and have a [...]
The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL plays a critical role in the strength and stability of the knee. Chances are you’ve heard of a professional athlete or two who has suffered an ACL tear and needed reconstructive surgery before they could get back on the field to play at full [...]
Your feet go through a lot in the course of a single day. The force and effects of walking, running, exercises and even just standing for long hours can compile over weeks to start affecting how your feet move and feel. For some people, this can even lead to the [...]
