Stress Fracture Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Have you ever felt a sharp pain that started after exercise or a long walk? If the ache persists and worsens when applying pressure, you…
Category: Orthopedic
A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Knee Pain When Bending
Have you ever felt pain or discomfort in your knee when you bend it? Or maybe a dull ache that lingers after you straighten it?…
Improving Bone Strength Before Surgery: A Guide for Older Adults
Strong bones can provide the strength and resilience to bounce back quickly from surgery and prevent common injuries as you age. Improving your bone strength…
How to Pick the Best Shoes for Bunions
Bunions occur when the alignment or size of bones in your foot changes. This causes the big toe to lean toward the smaller toes and…
Low Back Pain in Older Adults: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It
Low back pain is a common problem that affects many older adults. While it may feel difficult to live with low back pain at times, several practical a…
How to Fix Flared Ribs: Physical Therapy Exercises and Posture Tips
Posture affects many aspects of your life, from balance and movement to long-term health and well-being. If you have been told that you have flared…
Creaky Shoulders? What To Do For Shoulder Crepitus
Have you noticed your shoulders crackling, popping, or feeling stiff? This phenomenon, known as shoulder crepitus, can be both bothersome and disruptive to your shoulder’s…
Fire Hydrant Exercises: The Ultimate Guide
If you need easily accessible and practical hip exercises, “fire hydrant” exercises may be a great option. Although simple, many older adults consider this exercise…
How to Deal with Knee Bursitis: Exercises, Treatments & Tips
Do you feel pain or stiffness in your knee when you walk, kneel, or bend? Or perhaps you’ve noticed persistent swelling around your kneecap? If…
The Best Knee Exercises for Seniors
Knee pain can be a major obstacle to enjoying everyday activities, especially for seniors. But did you know simple knee exercises for seniors can help…
Jaw Exercises to Relieve TMJ Pain
Chronic pain in the jaw is widespread, especially among people over sixty-five. TMJ pain can also accompany many conditions, making it challenging to figure out…
Crackling Knees? Here’s Knee Crepitus Exercises That Help
If you’ve ever wondered about the crackling sounds your knees make when you bend or extend them, you might be experiencing a common occurrence known…
Simple Hand Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
If you are experiencing pain in your hands while doing simple tasks like holding a cup or turning a doorknob, know you are not alone.…
Choosing the Right Shoe Orthotics
Low back, knee, and foot pain are common concerns for many older adults. As we age, finding strategies to help limit and prevent musculoskeletal pain…
Understanding Heel Pain in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Maintaining mobility and independence is one of our most important well-being priorities as we age. However, heel pain, a common and debilitating condition for many…
Essential Exercises for Spinal Stenosis to Enhance Spinal Health
If your doctor has recommended exercises for spinal stenosis, you’re on the path to regaining mobility and reducing discomfort. Spinal stenosis can make daily activities…
Golfer’s Wrist Pain and Exercises That Help
Wrist pain can be a frustrating problem for various athletes, but there’s a reason “golfer’s wrist” is named for the sport. This article will explore…
Exercises For Tech Neck
Stress from reading the news online isn’t the only downside to computer use: our increased reliance on technology may also be harming our posture and…
Swayback Posture: Causes, Risks, and Treatment
Do you feel an increased pressure in your lower back or a sensation of your upper body leaning backward? Do you notice your stomach protruding…
Exercises Provide Home Remedies for Foot Neuropathy
Foot neuropathy is a common problem for seniors, and knowing how to manage this condition can be challenging. While various factors can cause this problem…
The 5 Best Foot Exercises For Seniors
As you age, taking good care of your feet is essential. Taking preventive steps and incorporating simple exercises into your daily routine will provide lasting…
The Best Hip Exercises for Seniors
If you suffer from hip pain, you are not alone. One study found that roughly fourteen percent of people over sixty reported significant hip pain…
Neck & Back Pain: Driving Without Pain
If you’ve ever had neck and back pain, you know that it can make simple activities like driving your car uncomfortable. For many older adults,…
Building Bone Density Naturally With Weight-Bearing Exercises
As we age, our bodies demand more care and attention, especially when it comes to bone health. Weight-bearing exercises are pivotal for building bone density…
MASH Treatment for Low Back and Hip Pain
Low back and hip pain are often more than passing discomfort; they can lead to significant health issues that impact independence and quality of life,…
What Are the Benefits of Lumbar Traction? A Physical Therapist Explains
Lumbar traction, a practice with roots in ancient civilizations, has evolved into a sophisticated technique for managing lower back pain. By applying controlled forces to…
Working With Wide Feet: Solutions That Help
Understanding the causes and solutions for wide feet is essential for anyone experiencing discomfort or difficulties finding suitable footwear. Wide feet can result from genetics,…
The Best Shoulder Mobility Exercises
Maintaining shoulder mobility is essential for everyday activities and overall quality of life, especially as we age. This article explores the significant benefits of shoulder…
The Power of Your Glutes: All About Hip Extension
Welcome to our exploration of hip extension—an essential exercise for adults of any age. In a society that is becoming more sedentary by the year,…
Our Eight Favorite Exercises For Frozen Shoulder
JUMP TO EXERCISES If you’ve been experiencing stiffness and pain in your shoulder, you might be dealing with a condition known as frozen shoulder. This…
How to Deal With A Crick in the Neck
Are you dealing with a crick in the neck? This is a common problem for many people, but why does it happen in the first…
Exercises for Hip Bursitis
If you’ve ever experienced hip pain, you know that it can be agitating and limit your daily activities. One of the more common varieties of…
What You Need to Know About Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Neck pain is something many of us will deal with, especially as we get older. It’s more than just a stiff neck now and then;…
A Guide to Choosing the Right Knee Brace
Choosing the right knee brace can be crucial if you’re experiencing knee pain, planning to engage in sports, or recovering from surgery. This article will…
A Guide to Managing Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis affects many adults, resulting from age-related changes such as disc degeneration, osteoporosis, and arthritis. This condition manifests with symptoms that include lower back…
Understanding and Managing Hip Flexor Pain
Do you feel a stubborn pain in the front of your hip when you walk, get out of a chair, or stand up? Hip flexor…
The Hand Neuropathy Exercises Recommended by Physical Therapists
Do your hands often tingle with that frustrating “pins and needles” sensation? Are everyday activities such as buttoning a shirt or holding a pen increasingly…
“Help! I Woke Up With Neck Pain And Can’t Turn My Head!”
There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. But what happens when you wake up, ready to seize the day, only to be met with…
Knee Pain When Going Up Stairs: Causes, Treatments & Prevention Tips
Is your regular journey up a flight of stairs starting to feel like a mountain trek due to knee pain? Many older adults experience knee…
Understanding Headache Treatment: A Guide for Older Adults
Headaches, including migraines, tension, and cluster headaches, are a significant health issue globally, affecting nearly half of the adult population, as noted by the World…
Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Knee pain when squatting can be a frustrating barrier to maintaining an active lifestyle. If you’re living with knee pain that’s limiting your ability to…
Choosing the Best Compression Socks
Has your doctor recently recommended compression socks to help remedy circulation problems? If so, you’re not alone. Poor circulation is a common complaint for many…
How to Deal with Hip Pain While Sleeping
Do you suffer from hip pain that keeps you awake? If hip pain wakes you up at night, you are not alone. As a licensed…
Spinal Decompression at Home: A Guide for Back Pain Prevention
Back pain can be frustrating, affecting our daily activities and overall quality of life. Spinal decompression at home could offer significant relief without visiting a…
Achy Knees: The Facts About Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis, the most prevalent joint disease globally, impacts over 240 million people. This condition can affect any joint, but it’s most commonly found in…
Navigating Toenail Care: Essential Tips for Older Adults
As we age, taking care of our toenails becomes more important than ever, but it can also be more difficult for various reasons. Sometimes, toenail…
A Senior’s Guide to Peroneal Tendonitis
Experiencing discomfort along the outer side of your lower leg? This might be a sign of peroneal tendonitis. While not critical, it can interfere with…
How to Improve Circulation in the Legs & Feet
As a physical therapist, I deeply understand the significance of maintaining good circulation, especially for my older patients. This guide focuses on how to improve…
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery: What You Need to Know
Are you or a loved one facing the prospect of rotator cuff surgery? If so, you may have questions about the procedure and the rotator…
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Recovery: Physical Therapist Advice
If your knee pain impacts your daily life and doesn’t improve with treatment, your doctor may recommend arthroscopic knee surgery. Arthroscopic knee surgery is a…
What Causes Swelling in the Feet & Ankles (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever tried putting on your shoes and felt they were tighter than usual or didn’t fit anymore? Or have you noticed a strong…
Neck Pain From Upper Cross Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a common yet often misunderstood condition that arises from poor postural habits. Characterized by a forward head posture and rounded…
Understanding Bone Density Tests for Women: When and Why to Get Screened
Bone density is a simple way of measuring how strong our bones are. This becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly for women. Bone density…
Knee Replacement Recovery: A Guide for Older Adults
Does knee pain or stiffness seriously limit your daily activities? If so, you may be considering knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery, also known as…
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: What You Need to Know
Are you struggling with shoulder pain or stiffness? If so, you may have heard of arthroscopic shoulder surgery as a potential treatment option. But what…
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: A Guide to Relief and Recovery
Have you ever experienced a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning? Or perhaps you’ve felt a…
Shoulder Impingement Exercises: How to Relieve Pain & Improve Mobility
What is shoulder impingement? Learn how to get to the bottom of this common condition with simple physical therapy exercises.
A Guide to Using a TENS Unit for Lower Back Pain Relief
Discover how a TENS unit can relieve lower back pain for seniors: its benefits, how to use it, and best practices for maximum benefit.
Navigating Your Shoulder Replacement Surgery Recovery Time
A walkthrough of the stages, exercises, self-care techniques and expected length of shoulder replacement surgery recovery time for seniors.
When Back Pain Isn’t Just Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem for older adults that can vary widely between individuals, but when is back pain an emergency? In some cases,…
Navigating Spinal Fusion Surgery Recovery
Aging gracefully often comes with its fair share of challenges. Among these are the persistent neck and back aches that no number of massages or…
Understanding Dupuytren’s Contracture: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for Dupuytren's Contracture, a common hand condition affecting seniors.
The Best Sitting Positions for Lower Back Pain
Explore causes of back pain in older adults from sitting and discover actionable solutions for comfort in daily scenarios.
How Can Hand Therapy Help Me?
Have you ever struggled with discomfort, stiffness, numbness, or a lack of strength in your hands or arms? You’re far from alone. Many seniors live…
Unlocking Hip Rotation to Enhance Mobility and Prevent Injuries
Do you ever feel pain or stiffness in your hips when you walk, run, or exercise? Do you have trouble sitting in certain positions, moving…
What Causes a Rounded Back?
A rounded back is an understandable concern for many older adults. While many seniors live with kyphosis or forward curvature of the upper spine, it is…
Drug-Free Alternatives for Back Pain Relief: Why Medication May Not Be the Best Option
Back pain can make your favorite activities and your daily life more difficult. When new back pain or flare-ups arise, most people will do whatever…
Quick Desk Exercises to Ease Shoulder Blade Pain: Expert Tips from a Physical Therapist
In this video, physical therapist Kathy Doubleday DPT, OCS, discusses how to alleviate pain between the shoulder blades caused by sitting at a computer for…
Improve Your Shoulder Health with Three Expert Tips from a Physical Therapist
Physical therapist Dr. Kathy Doubleday shares three tips to decrease stress on our shoulders in this video. You will learn: How posture affects shoulder motion…
Slipping a Disk: Exploring Disk Herniation
Up to 80% of individuals will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and in many cases, disc herniation is to blame.…
Tennis Elbow vs. Golf Elbow
Are you experiencing persistent pain in your elbow? A variety of activities can cause elbow pain. Two of the most common elbow conditions are tennis…
Exercises for Bone Strength
The Importance of Exercising with Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is fairly common, with an estimated 10 million people over the age of 50 suffering from this condition.…
An Active Adult’s Guide to AC Joint Arthritis
This guide provides seniors with a comprehensive understanding of AC joint arthritis, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and exercises.
Best Sleeping Position for Lower Back Pain
When you are dealing with back pain lying down on your back with your legs elevated on pillows or on the couch arm is the…
Spinal Stenosis: The Other Cause of Back Pain
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition, affecting more than 200,000 adults in the United States. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common reason for…
Sitting Not Helping Back Pain
“I’m trying to rest my back but it isn’t helping. Could sitting be causing my back pain?” -Daniel Daniel, you have a good thought that…
Ask a PT: “What exercises help a sore back?”
What Exercises Help a Sore Back? In general you can break down low back pain into two major categories. Disorders that affect the front of…
