CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES

Cervicogenic headache is when pain that is thought to be felt in the head is actually being caused by referred pain from the neck. What are some causes of neck pain that can lead to a cervicogenic headache? Poor posture- having a forward head posture and rounded shoulders can excessively stretch and/or tighten the neck […]
Physical Therapy Helps Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in adults. About a third of women in the United States experience some form of incontinence or organ prolapse. Symptoms can be as little as a little “leakage” when you cough, sneeze or jump. But sometimes the problem is much larger, requiring protective garments during normal activities. The next time you […]
Right foods to eat with Physical Therapy

Physical therapy has proven to be very helpful to heal faster. However, apart from exercises or physical therapy, a good diet will also positively help you with quick and fast recovery. A healthy diet which is free of trans-fats and preservatives, your body, particularly the injured parts, would be able to get the right nutrients […]
Prevention of Back Pain

If you’ve been troubled by a sore back, you’re not alone. Most of the people experience back pain at some point of time, making it the second most common reason for visiting the doctor. It’s easy to have control on your body if you follow basic principles of your body mechanics. Human body is one of the […]
Our Physical Therapists Can Help You Move with Comfort and Ease!

The knee is considered a hinge joint while the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints with a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage all working together to keep you moving. With this many moving parts, it’s not surprising that as we age or engage in strenuous activity that we […]
Why youngsters are suffering from Lower Back Pain?

Youngsters these days aged between 18 and 24, are falling prey to back pain incidences. With the number of spine physical therapy among the young working population rising from 25% to 31%, low back pain is no longer considered an ‘old person problem’ and has become a major health bane for the young generations. Technology […]
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

Retrocalcaneal bursitis is caused by the inflammation or swelling of the retrocalcaneal bursa, which is located between the anterior aspect of the Achilles tendon and the calcaneous bone (heel). Like the Achilles bursa, the retrocalcaneal bursa is located superior to the insertion of the Achilles tendon. A burse is a fluid filled sac that decreases […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]