Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment often used in physical therapy and chiropractic settings. It involves delivering high-energy acoustic waves to targeted areas of the body. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and what it’s used for: How It Works: Generation of Shock Waves: A device […]
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Hip replacement surgery is a life-changing procedure that can significantly improve your quality of life by reducing pain and restoring mobility. However, the journey to full recovery doesn’t end with the surgery itself. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping patients regain strength, flexibility, and function after a hip replacement. Here’s a closer look […]
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In the realm of health and wellness, two complementary therapies stand out for their effectiveness and natural approach: chiropractic care and physical therapy. Both methods focus on the body’s ability to heal itself, aiming to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance overall well-being. Here’s a closer look at the myriad benefits these therapies offer. 1. […]
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Shoulder sprains and strains are very common shoulder injuries that patients see us for. Because the shoulder joint is so mobile, it is easily susceptible to injury, ranging from a minor to an extreme injury. Here we want to talk about two more mild shoulder injuries, a shoulder strain and a shoulder sprain. While they […]
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In order to understand what happens when you dislocate your shoulder, we need to talk about some simple anatomy first. Your shoulder joint is known as a “ball-and-socket” joint and made up of three bones: the collar bone, shoulder blade, and the upper arm (the humerus). The humerus is the “ball” of the joint, while […]
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“Arthritis” is damage to the cartilage in joints. Arthritis happens in the shoulder when the cartilage starts to break down on the ball-and-socket parts of the shoulder joint. The breakdown of cartilage is most often the result from gradual wear and tear, and this is when we would start to experience pain. Symptoms of shoulder […]
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Sore or tight shoulders are one of the most common complaints of adults coming to physical therapy. So we thought we’d bring some therapy to you! Here are 5 exercises to help reduce tight shoulders in increase your mobility: Shoulder Rolls – Sit or stand in an upright position. Relax your shoulders. Roll your shoulders back […]
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Cracking our joints is a habit – we crack our fingers, our knuckles, toes, backs, and necks. And let’s be honest – it feels really good, doesn’t it? We have all experienced stiffness or pressure in the neck at some point. In order to alleviate that tension, we may tilt our neck or roll our […]
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Did you know that the shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body? While the shoulder’s extreme mobility allows folks to use their arms in amazing functional ways, it also poses the threat of injury. Let’s talk about the common conditions that can create pain in the shoulder: Tendonitis Tendonitis is inflammation in […]
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Having body awareness is one of the best ways that we can stay healthy. Having “awareness” refers to knowing what your body feels like at your “normal” (hopefully good) state, so you know the difference when something isn’t right. At the end of the day, no matter how many years someone goes to Med School, […]
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