Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis: How to Treat

Tendon pain can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you’re trying to understand a diagnosis or are doing research online. Two terms commonly thrown around are "tendonitis" (or “tendinitis”) and "tendinosis." While they sound similar, they refer to different...

What is IASTM?

When most people think of physical therapy, they often picture a post-surgery rehabilitation process with weekly appointments where you stretch and push your healing limbs to the limit. But physical therapy offers so much more. Because of our specialists’ unique...

Why Do I Feel Pain When Bending and Straightening my Elbow?

Elbow pain can feel like a minor inconvenience, but when tasks like carrying groceries, typing on a keyboard, or even brushing your teeth become uncomfortable, it can have a real impact on your daily life. Whether it's a dull ache or a sharp jolt of pain, that nagging...

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What you need to know about shoulder pain diagnosis

What you need to know about shoulder pain diagnosis

You’ve probably heard someone say, “You've got a lot on your shoulders.” We use this phrase to talk about burdens because your shoulders play a large role in carrying heavy things. Because your shoulders are an important part of many tasks, it’s important to take care...

Triathlon training in Mattawan, MI

Triathlon training in Mattawan, MI

Competing in a triathlon is one of the most demanding physical challenges you can undertake. A triathlon will test your strength, endurance and your will. If all of these are not in top shape, it will be difficult to reach the finish line. Triathletes usually follow a...

Spinal stenosis treatment

Spinal stenosis treatment

As we age, arthritis can begin to wear away the protective cartilage between bones and eventually cause patients to seek treatment for osteoarthritis-related diseases such as spinal stenosis. Once this cartilage wears away, bone growth may take its place to help...

Physical therapy in Plainwell, MI

Physical therapy in Plainwell, MI

It is wise to seek professional healthcare assistance when you’ve been injured or are suffering from pain. Healthcare professionals can diagnose the cause of your pain and develop treatments to help you recover. Many of these treatments include physical therapy....

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