Back pain is one of the most common complaints following a car accident. High-impact collisions exert a large amount of force on the human body, which can damage the bones, spinal discs, soft tissues, and nerves that make up your spine. You should never ignore back...
A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that affects approximately two million people a year in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that support the shoulder joint and...
Physical therapists (or PTs) are movement experts. They’re trained and licensed to help you restore the full range of joint motion and movement, manage acute and chronic pain, recover from musculoskeletal injuries, and prevent future injuries. There are many times...
There’s nothing more uncomfortable or disruptive during the workday than back pain. If you’re suffering from backaches at work, you may find that your focus and quality of work begin to suffer. Unfortunately, there are multiple factors at the office that could be...
Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity in the U.S. and impacts an estimated 6-9 million people every year. While scoliosis can develop at any age, it commonly presents in adolescents of both genders between the ages of 10-15. Of the three types of adolescent...
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction is estimated to account for 15-30% of cases of low back pain every year. The SI joints are located on either side of the back below the lumbar spine — they connect the sacrum to the hip bones and act as shock absorbers between the...