The spine is made up of numerous distinct vertebras connected by spinal discs. Due to their round form and soft nucleus center, these discs are frequently referred to as jelly donuts. Regrettably, when a disc ruptures, herniates, or slips, it can compress or pinch adjacent nerves. Many Americans suffer from a painful back problem as …
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Tennis is a popular summertime sport that’s enjoyed worldwide. It requires hand-eye coordination and complete body participation. Tennis injuries can occur due to the physical demands placed on the body. The best way to prevent injury is to train properly, use the right technique, have appropriate equipment, and seek medical attention to address injuries. Find …
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Pilates is a type of exercise that resembles physical therapy in many ways. Pilates is based on multiple movement principles, including breath, axial elongation and core control, spine articulation, head/neck/shoulder organization, extremity alignment and weight bearing, and movement integration. Pilates has been demonstrated to help in the rehabilitation process by improving these movement fundamentals. Pilates-based …
Patients often come in with increased lower extremity related running injuries to see our physical therapists here at Pro+Kinetix. The reason for this is that many many of our patients run long distances or are training for marathons. Let’s talk about some of the more frequent running injuries we see as patient mileage increases. Everyone …
As a physical therapist I treat injuries from head-to-toe. No matter what type of injury, the most common question I get asked is “Do I use heat/ice?” Please allow me to answer this question relating to common joint and muscle pain. Heat and ice work if used to treat muscular pain. You can use both! …
Arthritis is one of the most frequent chronic medical disorders. It’s a term for joint inflammation. While there are various forms of arthritis, the most common is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects both older adults and athletes. Unfortunately, arthritis can cause symptoms that make it difficult to move without pain, which can have …
Most people who experience back pain are told that it is usually due to a disc bulge or sciatica and told things such as: You shouldn’t lift while you treat this injury. “Deadlifts can be bad for your back” “If you keep lifting, your back won’t heal.” This advice is simply false. In most cases, …
Proper nutrition and eating the right food at the right times can make a huge difference in your training and provide you with the energy to achieve your goals. Although “proper nutrition” is a personal thing, there are some concepts most people should include in their training. Macronutrients Macronutrients are the three main categories of …
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Inflammation of the joints is a defining feature of arthritis. Degeneration of the joint or an autoimmune illness can cause this. Both types of arthritis can cause swelling, stiffness, difficulty moving, diminished strength, discomfort, and abnormalities in the affected joint. Arthritis is divided into four stages: minor, mild, moderate, and severe. Minor wear and tear, …
Given that a third of a person’s life is spent sleeping, picking the appropriate mattress is critical! Your back and neck problems could be caused by your mattress. As a result, it’s critical that you sleep on a comfortable mattress. Additionally, change it every couple of years if possible. Here are a few signs that …
