What are the treatment options for a partial rotator cuff tear?

by Armor PT | Jan 5, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain/Rotator Cuff

Each of your shoulders is able to support the weight of your arms and power your arms for a wide range of activities thanks to the rotator cuffs. Each rotator cuff is a group of muscles, tendons and ligaments around the bones of the shoulder joint. These muscles,...

Why do I feel ankle pain after running?

by Armor PT | Jan 4, 2021 | Ankle Pain

The answer could be a problem with part of your ankle, but it could just as easily be connected to issues outside the ankle joint. A physical therapist can help you find out why exactly you’re feeling ankle pain after running.  While running is a safe and effective...

Three tips on how to sleep with a stiff neck and shoulder

by Armor PT | Jan 3, 2021 | Neck Pain, Health Tips

The healing value of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated. However, figuring out how to sleep well with a stiff neck and shoulder can be a challenge.  Stiffness and pain are symptoms that often occur in both the neck and shoulders. One reason is that these body...

Three benefits of a running gait analysis

by Armor PT | Jan 2, 2021 | Gait Evaluation

Do you feel pain while you’re running or after you run? Does your stride just feel a little off? If you said yes to one or both of these questions, you should consider having a running gait analysis from a physical therapist.  Your gait is the way your body moves as...

How long do sciatica symptoms last?

by Armor PT | Jan 1, 2021 | Back Pain

The answer to this question can vary, but generally, acute sciatica symptoms take between one and two weeks to resolve. However, there are factors that can drastically affect how long sciatica symptoms last.  Sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerves is being...