Why does my back sound like it’s cracking and popping? In the 1970’s, doctors thought that this was from bubbles popping in your joints. Today, some think it might be from oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide between the joints being released, similar to when you open...
Ever feel like your knee is “gonna give out?” That feeling of instability could be a symptom of a greater issue. You may have one of these injuries that can be treated by a variety of non-surgical means: Knee Instability: Although “knee instability” isn’t an injury,...
Say Goodbye to Carpal Tunnel Pain Carpal tunnel pain is annoying and hard to deal with when your job requires you to use your hands often. Read about our solutions and how they work. When you hear about Carpal tunnel you probably associate it with an office job....
A Physical Therapists Guide to Lower Body Hockey Injuries While warms ups and cool downs help prevent injuries, it’s what you do in between the hockey games and practice that is equally if not more important. In every sport, it is important for athletes to maintain a...
What backpacks, briefcases, and purses can do to your back How briefcases, purses and backpacks are large contributors to your back pain. Today, most women carry oversized purses. On top of that each time they carry their purse, women tend to wear it on the same...
Shin Splints. Did you cringe when you read those words? If you did, then you know how annoying and frustrating they are. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), also referred to as shin splints, is caused by excessive stress to the shin bone. Running on uneven...