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

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,...

What is special about physical therapy for women?

It’s impossible to narrow down one answer for this question. The fact is that there are many things that are special about physical therapy for women.  This type of therapy is often called women’s health physical therapy or pelvic rehab. It’s a relatively new type of...

Chiropractor vs physical therapy: Where to go when you’re in pain

Pain in your back or neck. Weakness or numbness in your arms or legs. Difficulty bending over or turning your head. These can all be signs of a spinal issue, but you might not know who to turn to for help.  There are many people who might need help with back or neck...

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What are the causes of neck pain?

What are the causes of neck pain?

There are many causes of neck pain. Debilitating pain and discomfort in this area could stem from a variety of factors like your muscles tightening from added stress in your life, degeneration of the vertebrae and discs in the neck as you age or neck strain caused by...

At-home physical therapy treatments

At-home physical therapy treatments

When most people think of physical therapy, they probably think of in-office sessions with a clinician who performs stretches and movements with the patient. While this is indeed a key part of most treatment programs, did you know that at-home treatments are also...

What are the benefits of manual therapy?

What are the benefits of manual therapy?

Manual therapy is a fundamental part of physical therapy that involves an assortment of hands-on techniques to treat patients who are dealing with pain and limited mobility. Physical therapy can help patients who are dealing with a very wide range of problems,...

Physical therapy in Battle Creek, MI

Physical therapy in Battle Creek, MI

Physical therapy can be an uncomfortable part of the recovery process. It requires the patient to put forth their best effort to get back to where they were before their injury or operation. But patients who stick to a treatment program will on average recover faster...

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