Physical Therapy Blog

When an adolescent who is active in sports complains of lower back pain, it may be an indication of a PARS Stress Fracture. These injuries are quite common in young athletes, especially if they use a lot of repetitive motion in a particular sport. What Is a PARS Fracture? It is a stress fracture, usually referred to as an overuse injury caused by repetitive motion, especially rotation and hyperextension. The damage is more likely to happen if the athlete does not support his body and bones with proper nutrition. There is an area of the bone that is found in

Your Sacroiliac (SI) Joint is located where your tailbone (sacrum) joins your hip bone.  The joint is kept together by a whole host of tight ligaments.  Over time, it’s normal that these ligaments become loosened as a result of several factors… movement repetition, pregnancy, accidents… even bad posture can contribute to loosening these ligaments.  It can be quite painful, especially in your lower back, as this happens. What to Do to Treat Pain Due to Your SI Joint There are several things you can do to help take the pressure off your SI joint.  Practicing good posture and body movement

Achilles Tendonitis is a painful condition that typically affects runners. Although other people are susceptible to it as well, the pain actually occurs from microtears that take place in the Achilles tendon during particular high-impact strenuous exercise, for example, running. Do you Have Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles Tendonitis tends to sneak up on you. It typically is first noticed as a pain that builds gradually and gets significantly worse over time. The lower part of the leg will feel weak or stiff. The Achilles tendon will actually swell up or display a bump. The pain will occur while running or after

As we age, the body goes through various natural changes. It is common for an older person to be prescribed physical therapy after surgery or an accident, but did you know that being proactive with the physical therapy experience can actually help to alleviate some of the pain, stiffness, and disease associated with the aging process. Is There a Special Kind of Physical Therapy for Older People? Physical Therapy can be useful in many circumstances, but older patients can benefit most from a specialty called “Geriatric Physical Therapy.” This specialty focuses on the unique challenges people experience as they move