What to do if you constantly feel knee pain from driving
Driving a vehicle means sitting in a sedentary position for long periods of time, only slightly moving your hands and feet. And while many people may find driving to be relaxing, sitting in the driver’s seat can actually be the cause of pain for some people. There are many drivers who develop knee pain, both […]
What is neck crepitus (and what can you do about it)?
Neck crepitus is a condition involving the sound that the tissue in the neck and spinal column makes upon movement. Most people experience this at some point in their lives. When the sounds of neck movement show up without any other symptoms, this is usually nothing to be concerned about. However, when your neck movements […]
What it might mean if you have elbow pain when straightening your arm
We use our arms every day for the majority of daily tasks. When you have elbow pain when straightening your arm, it can be difficult to perform routine activities like reaching over your head, carrying grocery bags or putting on clothes. As a result, elbow pain can restrict your activity level and limit your quality […]
What’s your body saying when there is a sharp, stinging pain in your hip?
Hip pain can be debilitating, no matter your age. A study showed that 20% of older adults reported experiencing hip pain on a daily basis. At the same time, a study of adult soccer players showed that up to 55% of their injuries were linked to hip pain. Whether you’re an older adult or an […]
Why do I feel pain from hip to knee on the outside of my leg?
Your knees and hips are intricately connected by a series of nerves, ligaments, and tendons. A simple imbalance in your hip alignment or posture can strain your knee joints and increase your pain. In fact, a study showed that more than 11% of older people reported having a combination of both hip and knee pain […]
5 reasons you may have shooting pain in your fingers
Our fingers are responsible for many of our interactions with the world. So when you feel a sharp, shooting pain in one or more of your fingers, it can be difficult to accomplish simple tasks. This is because your fingers are connected to several ligaments, tendons and nerves. One painful finger injury can make regular […]
What to do if your ear hurts when you bite down
If your ear hurts every time you bite down, it may be because you are feeling referred pain from your jaw. Referred pain is pain felt in one part of the body while originating in a completely different body part. One study found that dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw joint can easily […]
Pain on top of your foot near the ankle: Causes and PT treatments
Walking, running and jumping all seem like activities of the past when you’re living with ongoing pain on the top of your foot. Pain in this area can flare up whenever you put pressure on your foot and ankle or when you try to move it. There are a few different conditions that can cause […]
How long does it take to recover from a sprained MCL?
Your knees are complicated joints made up of several ligaments that provide stability for the entire body. When one or more of these ligaments are stretched or torn, you can lose total use of the knee until it recovers. One of the knee ligaments that can be injured is the medial collateral ligament (MCL). The […]
Top of wrist pain — it might not be carpal tunnel syndrome
One of the most common types of pain in the wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a type of inflammation that puts pressure on the nerves running through the carpal tunnel in your wrists. However, while some may assume that their wrist pain is from carpal tunnel syndrome, this is not always the case. […]
Burning pain in the elbow: 7 issues that could be causing it
Every time you lift your coffee cup to your lips, your elbow moves. However, burning pain in your elbow can make even this easy task much more difficult. Fortunately, a physical therapist can help you find out the source of your pain. Several tendons, nerves and other structures make up your elbow, and issues with […]
3 common PPPD symptoms and how PT can help you manage them
Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a condition where a patient experiences several instances of dizziness, vertigo or balance difficulties. It occurs after an initial event or condition that caused the individual to first feel dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems. Some of these initial events can include a stroke, a migraine, a concussion and a […]