Sports injuries can happen to anyone. Approximately 8.6 million sports injuries  occur each year. Even minor injuries, like a small sprain, can affect your daily life. Depending on the location and severity of your sports injury, it can be more challenging to do common activities like walking, climbing the stairs or reaching for your morning cup of coffee.  Fortunately, physical therapy  may help reduce pain, improve your range of motion and make it easier to do your daily ac

Vertigo makes it feel like the room is spinning even when you’re standing perfectly still. You might think you’re moving or that your surroundings are. It can make everyday activities like driving, walking or even standing feel unsafe. A study found that 1 in 5 people  experience this feeling occasionally. Vertigo has many different causes , including head injuries, inner ear disorder or, in rare cases, a stroke.  While the spinning might seem like it won’t stop, physical the

Almost 1 million adults in the United States  have multiple sclerosis (MS). This neurological condition causes the body to mistakenly attack cells that act as protective covers to the brain and spinal cord. As a result, MS disrupts signals that the nerves send throughout the body. This autoimmune condition can cause many symptoms, including vision changes, muscle weakness, spasms, stiffness, loss of balance, numbness and pain. These symptoms can come and go in waves, and flar

Up to 80% of people are estimated to experience lower back pain  at some point in their lives. Hip pain is also common, affecting about 10% of the general population . Lower back and hip pain can make simple tasks like walking, bending, lifting and sitting more painful. It can also cause you to lose sleep, leaving you feeling more tired. As a result, you may restrict your activities even further.  Fortunately, a physical therapist can help identify the root cause of your pain