If you suffer from a herniated disc, you know about the pain it causes. However, did you know physical therapy can safely treat it? Although surgery is a possible method of treatment for a herniated disc it is not the only one. A number of conservative therapies like...
If you have a rotator cuff injury, you may be looking at a conservative therapy like massage and wondering how effective such might be. Massage therapy is a commonly used form of therapy for rotator cuff and similar injuries especially among athletes, those with...
If you suffer from spinal stenosis, you are likely familiar with pain. Often, exercise can help the condition. But some exercises should be avoided. In fact, some exercises can worsen your condition and exacerbate your symptoms. The following types of exercise should...
Do you think you suffer from a hip labral tear? Do you want to find out for sure? You’ve got a few options: There are a number of conservative tests to detect hip labral tears. The most common include the Hip Impingement Test, The Straight Leg Raise Test, The FABER...
Back pain could indicate a pulled back muscle, or something worse. Know the signs of a pulled muscle so you can seek the proper treatment. There are a number of different signs of a pulled back muscle. Common ones include: pain, tenderness, spasms, soreness, swelling,...
Have you been diagnosed with spinal stenosis? If so, don’t rush into surgery unless you have to. There are conservative treatments that may help. Although there is no cure for spinal stenosis, a number of conservative therapies exist which can help you manage your...