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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]