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 […]
Broken arm
What is a broken arm? A broken bone is a fracture of the arm which involves one or more of the three bones of the arm that have been cracked. The arm consists of 3 major bones — the ulna, radius and humerus. If one has broken an arm, he/she should seek prompt medical attention. […]
Frozen shoulder
Overview Frozen shoulder is the common name for adhesive capsulitis, occurs when ligaments around the shoulder joint swell and become stiff that limits your range of motion. The inflammation of this tissue can make normal healing hard and result in your shoulder being so stiff that everyday activities can be troublesome. It is very […]
Achilles tendinitis
Achilles Tendinitis commonly refers to an injury of the Achilles tendon or its covering. It is an overuse injury that is common in middle-aged people who are jumpers & joggers, due to the repetitive action & increased intensity and so can occur in other activities that requires the same repetitive action. It’s an injury on the […]
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 […]
Wrist Pain
Wrist pain is such a condition that has various causes. The wrist is not one single joint. Infact, it’s made up of several small joints where the bones of the hand & forearm meet. Wrist pain can interfere with day-to-day activities & even impact a person’s quality of life. Wrist pain can cause by sprains […]
Shoulder Blade Pain
The shoulder blades—medically known as the scapulae—are the triangular-shaped bones on the back of the shoulders. Each shoulder blade connects the upper back which sticks out and becomes more visible when you extend your elbows towards your back. The shoulder blades have many functions, one of which is to support pivotal movements of the shoulder. As the […]
Heel spurs
A heel spurs is a foot condition created by a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs often start in the front of your heel and eventually affect other parts of your foot. Although heel spurs are often painless, they can cause heel pain. They often start in the front of […]
Middle & Upper Back Pain
Middle & upper back pain is not as common as low back pain or neck pain, because the bones in this area of the back don’t flex or move as much as the bones in your lower back or neck. Middle & upper back pain occurs below the neck and above the bottom of the […]
Olecranon Bursitis
What Is Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon bursitis is also known as “baker’s elbow,” or “Popeye elbow” or “student’s elbow.” Olecranon refers to the pointy bone in your elbow & Bursitis refers to inflammation of a part of your body called a bursa, which is a sac full of fluid. Olecranon bursa, reduces friction between the skin & the pointy bone in your […]