Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. It is when the spaces between the bones of spinal cord get narrow. Narrowing of bone puts pressure on the nerves that run from your spine to your arms and legs that causes pain. It occurs most often in your lower back or neck. It generally occurs in […]
Trochanteric Bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation (swelling) of the bursa (jelly-like sac near a joint) at the outside point of the hip known as the greater trochanter. When this bursa becomes inflamed or irritated, they cause a condition known as bursitis which causes pain in the hip it causes pain in the hip. Bursitis are fluid-filled sacs are found around […]
Elbow Pain
You use your elbow in so many ways, your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing etc. Therefore, elbow pain can be very frustrating. Your elbow is a joint formed where three bones come together- upper arm bone, called the humerus, the ulna & the radius which allows you to both extends & flex, as well as rotate […]
Foot & ankle pain
The foot is made up of 26 bones, more than 30 small joints (where bones meet) and 19 muscles, numerous tendons, ligaments & nerves. This complex biomechanics keep all these parts in the right position with working together Problems in the feet and ankles are often, since your feet are attached to the ankle sometimes […]
Hip Pain
Your hip is a very stable & strong joint, generally known as a ball and socket joint consisting of top of the thigh (femur) and the pelvis (ball sits inside a hollow socket in your pelvis). The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a certain amount of wear & tear. This ball-and-socket joint is […]
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Lateral epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow is a painful condition that happens when tendons in our elbow are overloaded, generally by repetitive motions of the arm and wrist. Despite its name, players aren’t the only people who develop tennis elbow. Person whose routine work feature the types of motions that can lead to tennis elbow include […]
Neck Pain
Neck pain has emerged as a common problem in people. Your neck is made up of small bones called vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones. The spinal column supports your head and protects the spinal cord. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck […]
What is Vertigo? Risk and causes
Vertigo is a common ailment that affects a large number of people every year. Although it isn’t a life-threatening condition, it can affect the quality of life substantially. Vertigo is a sense of rotation, rocking, moving, or spinning experienced even when someone is perfectly still. Movement of the head or body can worsen vertigo symptoms, […]
Ankylosing spondylitis
What is Ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is condition that can cause some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse which makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. This chronic condition is caused by inflammation of the spine. It starts in the joints between your spine and pelvis, but […]
Conditions treated with Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is often part of a non-surgical treatment plan that may be combined with medication. Any illnesses and diseases can be cured by physical therapy. We have listed disease of sicknesses, medical conditions, and chronic or non-chronic diseases or conditions treated by physical therapy. These ailments that can be cured with physical therapy range […]