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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3 ways PT can help chronic ankle pain

3 ways PT can help chronic ankle pain

According to research, nearly 12% of people in the U.S. will experience ankle pain. Ankle pain, especially chronic pain, can lead to difficulty walking, standing and performing daily activities. Treatment for chronic ankle pain is essential for those hoping to...

8 top techniques used in physical therapy for neck pain

8 top techniques used in physical therapy for neck pain

Neck pain is a common ailment that can affect your daily life, making even the simplest tasks uncomfortable. Neck pain affects nearly 20% to 50% of people every year. Neck pain can be due to a variety of issues, but no matter the cause, finding pain relief is your top...

4 ways to reduce burning pain in your elbow

4 ways to reduce burning pain in your elbow

When the tendon in your elbow becomes injured or affected by a certain condition, sometimes a burning pain can result in the elbow joint. The most common types of elbow conditions that cause this type of pain are tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow; however, the...

Why do I have sudden ankle pain without an injury?

Why do I have sudden ankle pain without an injury?

When you feel sudden pain in your ankle, you might automatically assume that you sustained an injury. But there are actually plenty of reasons why you could be feeling sudden pain, especially in your ankle, which has to carry your entire body weight. Even without...

What does frozen shoulder pain feel like?

What does frozen shoulder pain feel like?

There are many things that can cause intense shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder is one shoulder condition that can have serious symptoms. This issue is often caused by inflammation; inflamed tissue around the shoulder joint can immobilize the shoulder. Those suffering...

Do compression socks help treat shin splints?

Do compression socks help treat shin splints?

If you are a highly active individual, you may sometimes overuse parts of your body. This can lead to health issues. In serious cases of injury, sports rehabilitation can help on your path to recovery. If your lower legs are overworked, you can end up with shin...

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