The rotator cuff is the special group of muscles and tendons that work with the shoulder capsule, which comprises the ligaments that hold the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff can suffer many tiny tears or one large tear, and treatment for this includes rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. If you have relatively minor damage to your rotator cuff, you may only need physical therapy rather than surgery. In a study published in the Journal of ... [Read More]
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Shoulder Tendonitis: Causes and Treatment
Tendons are thick fibers that connect your muscles to your bones. When a tendon becomes irritated or inflamed, it is called tendonitis – which causes pain, stiffness, and swelling adjacent to a joint. This condition can occur in any of your joints, but one of the most commonly affected areas is the shoulder. If you have shoulder tendonitis, you may have trouble raising or lifting your arm. It may even hurt to lie down on the inflamed shoulder. Let’s talk about the causes of shoulder ... [Read More]
When to See a Physical Therapist for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the primary reasons why people see their doctors or their physical therapists. Persistent, chronic back pain is experienced by 8% of adults in the U.S., but a physical therapist (PT) can help to lessen your pain while also teaching you strategies on how to avoid future injury. Physical therapy can help to relieve symptoms of back pain and also to restore functionality and flexibility. This can be done in lieu of surgery and to help prevent the need for surgery in the first ... [Read More]
Types of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
One of the greatest joys in life is to be able to move your body without pain and limitation. Of course, we take this for granted until we experience an injury or other painful event that makes us aware of how it feels otherwise. Those of us who have suffered from an orthopedic issue due to injury or disease understand how beneficial it is to undergo physical therapy – and enjoy feeling like yourself again once you begin to recover. Let’s talk about what is involved in orthopedic physical ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy as a Recovery Method
Physical therapy is a means to recovery for anyone who has experienced an injury or has a medical condition that has left them with less mobility and functionality. It can also help patients prep for surgery and assist in healing and recovery after surgery. Patients who experience chronic pain can also benefit from physical therapy. Physical therapy assists in recovery in many ways. Reduce Scar Tissue Following surgery, scar tissue is a natural occurrence that accompanies healing. ... [Read More]
