Post-Holiday Fitness Recovery: Easing Back into Exercise Safely
The holidays are over. Now, it’s time to get your stiff muscles and joints back into shape. The holiday season is over, and after the rush of shopping, cooking, and parties, you’ve likely returned to your normal daily routine. That means restarting the exercise program you may have neglected during the holidays. But how can […]
Understand and Alleviate ‘Tech Neck’ with These Exercises
Love your smartphone, but it’s giving you neck pain? These tips and exercises can help you relieve your pain and enjoy your mobile devices.
Traveling Tips for Orthopedic Health This Winter
Don’t let orthopedic pain stop you from enjoying the holiday vacation season. Instead, follow these tips so you can travel in comfort.
What Makes a Good Pair of Orthopedic Shoes?
Do your feet ache all the time? It might be time for orthopedic shoes.
Why Surgery Should Be Your Physical Therapist’s Last Resort for Chronic Pain
Conservative therapy treatments can address your chronic pain without surgical intervention.
Ergonomic Essentials for a Healthy Spine: Tips for Proper Sitting and Lifting
Does your back hurt after work? It could be due to how your workplace is designed.
Understanding Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Everybody knows about carpal tunnel syndrome. But did you know cubital tunnel syndrome can be just as painful? Luckily, it’s treatable.
What is Texting Thumb and How Do You Treat it?
Does your thumb hurt? It could be because you’re texting too much. But luckily there are treatments for texting thumb.
4 Reasons to See a Sports Medicine Doctor
Sports medicine doctors aren’t only for pro athletes. They can help anyone who injures themselves playing a sport. Here are four reasons ro go see a sports medicine doctor.
The Many Reasons Not to Delay Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the best way to reduce orthopedic pain, yet many people delay it, causing even more problems. Learn why it’s important to start your physical therapy as soon as possible. Maybe you sprained your shoulder reaching for an item on a shelf. Or you wrenched your knee playing basketball. Perhaps you’re coping with […]
The Benefits of Home Exercises
Looking to improve your fitness? You don’t need a fancy gym membership to get a good workout. You can get great exercise at home — on your terms!
Tips for Avoiding Winter Exercise Hibernation
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can skip out on aerobic exercise and strength training. Here are some tips to help you stay active throughout the cold winter months.
TFCC Tears: What Are They and How Are They Treated?
While you may not often think about the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) in your wrist, there’s one scenario where it will instantly become top of mind: when it gets torn. Learn more about the tears and how to treat them.
How to Identify a Bicep Tear
Bicep tears are common, but many people fail to realize that the pain they’re feeling is actually caused by their bicep, not their shoulder.
Can My ACL Tear Heal on its Own?
Recovering from an ACL tear is possible, but it’s not going to happen on its own. Learn how treatment can help the process along.