If you suffer from lower back pain, you’re far from alone. Some three million cases of lower back pain are reported every year. One of the common causes of lower back pain occurs when your sacroiliac joint is not functioning properly. This can lead to pain on one side of your pelvis, lower back or … Read more
As anyone who has damaged or torn his (or her) rotator cuff will attest, the injury is no fun! A tear in the rotator cuff means that there’s a rip in the tissues that connect muscle to bone around the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears frequently happen to individuals who repeatedly make the same shoulder … Read more
Oh, the demands we place on our hands and fingers. They’re essential for just about everything we do. But the digital age is upon us…and with all that time we spend typing and texting, our fingers are on overdrive, putting your entire arm at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS happens as a result … Read more
People go to physical therapy for a host of reasons: to reduce or eliminate pain, avoid surgery or recover from it, sports injuries, mobility issues and more. But to truly get the most benefit from your physical therapy treatments is to follow up with home exercises that are given to you by your PT specialist. … Read more
What do you do when your whole world is spinning? Chances are, the sensation is all in your head — a condition known as vertigo. This serious disorder can be downright debilitating, leaving you with severe dizziness that stays with you even when you are standing or sitting still. Vertigo is typically the result of … Read more
It might be considered unusual if you don’t know someone who has had to have surgery for a total knee replacement (TKR). These days, it’s not a highly abnormal operation for individuals who are over the age of 55. TKR surgery is recommended when knee pain, limited motion and a very hard time walking are … Read more
When it comes to personal injuries, one of the most frequent target is the knees. Because the knee is the largest joint, it is most vulnerable to all kinds of problems, from arthritis, to bone spurs, meniscus tears, to dislocations, as well as a host of other debilitating complications. At the office of Therapeutics Unlimited, … Read more
Neck pain can be the result of any one of a number of injuries – muscle strains, worn joints, nerve compression, arthritis, traumatic injuries (such as rear-end auto collisions), cervical stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal) and certain diseases. Poor posture can also put extra strain on the neck, as a result of activities … Read more
Soft tissue injuries have been known to occur when muscles are very tense and contracted. They can also happen as a result of a sprained ankle or other sudden trauma. When dealing with a soft tissue injury, you may feel weak muscles, pain, and less ability to move around freely. At the office of Therapeutics … Read more
You may think of physical therapy as being reserved for athletes who have injured themselves or for adults recovering from surgery, or for seniors who need more strength and balance to lessen their risk of falling. But wait! Sometimes, children and even babies need physical therapy, too. For a child with an injury or delay … Read more