9 physical therapy exercises that can improve neck pain

Neck pain is a common complaint that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It can be caused by poor posture, muscle strain, injuries or underlying medical conditions. Occasionally, neck pain can extend into the shoulders. Neck and shoulder pain can have a...

Is cracking your neck bad for you? 7 things to know about neck cracking

You’ve probably cracked your neck many times throughout your life. While some people do it purposefully to help neck pain, others may do it by accident while turning in a certain direction. Regardless of how it occurs, neck cracking is bound to happen. But is it bad...

Can physical therapy exercises improve bursitis in the hips?

When your hips are in pain, every movement can make you wince. There are many potential causes for hip pain, such as muscle stiffness or lying down on your side for an extended period of time. But there’s also a type of inflammation that can cause hip pain and limited...

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Sciatica pain symptoms and treatment

Sciatica pain symptoms and treatment

Do you have radiating pain from your back into the buttocks? Does it travel down the back of the thigh? If so, these are symptoms of sciatica pain. This pain is often achy and is a result of the sciatic nerve being irritated, oftentimes the result of prolonged...

What is frozen shoulder pain like?

What is frozen shoulder pain like?

People who have or had frozen shoulder already know the pain this condition causes, but the rest of us may wonder what frozen shoulder pain is like. This condition is also called adhesive capsulitis, and it causes pain and extreme stiffness in the shoulder. Frozen...

Why do I have a sharp pain in my lower back?

Why do I have a sharp pain in my lower back?

A sharp pain in the lower back can be a symptom of various underlying problems. Before reading further and self-diagnosing yourself with one, or all, of the mentioned ailments, it is important that you schedule an evaluation with a medical professional. The staff at...

How to find TMJ pain relief

How to find TMJ pain relief

We often don’t think about our jaw, until it starts to hurt. That clicking sound while chewing may be a symptom of an underlying problem. An earache or headache may be originating from your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). If you are experiencing pain in the jaw, jaw...

Treatment for pelvic pain in Mattawan, MI

Treatment for pelvic pain in Mattawan, MI

Are you in or around the Mattawan, Michigan, area and experiencing chronic pelvic pain? The pelvic rehabilitation treatments at Armor Physical Therapy may be able to help you find the relief you’ve been searching for. Pelvic rehabilitation is a treatment for the...

Injury at work in Portage, MI

Injury at work in Portage, MI

Do you work in Portage, Michigan? Have you recently sustained an injury while on the job? You’ve come to the right place. At Armor Physical Therapy, we know the anxiety that being out of work presents. Our specialists are here to guide you on the work injury process...

Fibromyalgia natural treatment in Kalamazoo, MI

Fibromyalgia natural treatment in Kalamazoo, MI

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, as well as issues with sleep, memory, mood and fatigue. If you are in or around the Kalamazoo, Michigan, area, and fibromyalgia is causing you to miss out on the activities you...

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