How to Treat Shin Splints
What Are Shin Splints? Have you been training hard and are now experiencing pain in the middle-bottom of your inner shin(s)? You may be suffering from medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)—known to most runners and other athletes as shin splints. Causes of Shin Splints Shin splints occur when your shins are experiencing too much stress. […]
What is ASTYM?
What is ASTYM? If you’ve been hearing about this new form of therapy, but are still uncertain as to what is ASTYM exactly: it’s a form of noninvasive therapy that acts as ‘a stimulation’ to promote your body’s natural healing process. By generating soft tissue in your afflicted areas, your ASTYM treatment works to eliminate […]
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?
Are you feeling neck, shoulder, knee, or some other kind of pain? Have you heard of therapies such as dry needling or acupuncture that treat such pains? You’ve likely heard of at least one of these practices, but how much about them do you actually know? Depending on the type of pain you feel, one of these therapies may […]
Hip Labral Tears: Causes, Symptoms, & Exercises
Are you experiencing random hip pain or groin pain? Is running and exercising painful? Maybe you can’t complete your daily activities like you used to because of a stiff hip. The culprit could be a hip labral tear. Read on to learn more about this common injury and what you can do to help your […]
Can Ankle Sprains Cause Permanent Damage?
A day at the gym or a brisk morning walk can turn into a major bummer if you’ve rolled your ankle. Wondering if ankle sprains cause permanent damage? Even though many people carry on about their day—albeit limping—it’s best to treat an ankle sprain with caution. What are the Different Grades of Ankle Sprains? Ankle […]
Pulled Groin vs Hernia: How to Tell the Difference
It’s not uncommon to experience groin pain or discomfort. It’s also not uncommon to mistake a pulled groin vs hernia. According to a recent study, it is estimated that more than 20 million hernias are repaired every year worldwide. So how do you know whether or not your groin pain is a hernia? The answer boils down […]
7 Easy Ways To Improve Your Physical Health
Making Small Changes Can Increase Your Fitness Levels Most people believe that in order to stay fit they have to dedicate hours every day to working out or visiting the gym. This is why many of us find ourselves saying that we have no time to exercise! However, exercising and staying physically fit doesn’t have […]
Are You Ready to Leave the Pain Meds Behind? Physical Therapy Can Provide You With the Relief You Need
Did You Know Physical Therapy Has Proven to Be Even More Effective Than Opioids? It seems like every time you turn on the news there is another story about the opioid epidemic gripping the country. There is good reason for the panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid-related drug overdoses. Some […]