A soft tissue injury  involves damage to the muscles, ligaments, tendons or other connective tissue in your body. Unlike a broken bone,...

Despite its name, tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis , doesn’t just affect tennis players. This painful condition affects...

If you’ve ever stretched your arms or back and heard a little “pop” or “crack” in your chest, it can be a little disconcerting and make...

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes , may sound scary, but they’re more common than you might think. These bony growths form along the...

Neuropathy  happens when nerves are damaged or malfunction. These nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system, which sends...

Biceps tendinitis usually causes pain and a limited range of motion in the upper arm or shoulder. It happens when the tendon attaching...

Squatting with poor form can put pressure on the knees rather than the thighs and glutes. Twisting your knee during a squat or sinking...

Myofascial release is a physical therapy  treatment that targets knots of tension between layers of tissue called trigger points. If...

Wrist tendinitis is usually a result of overuse. If you have a job that puts strain on your wrists, like careers in construction or...

Muscle tension is a common issue that comes and goes. You might feel especially tense when you’re stressed or after a long day at work....

Your sleeping environment, your activities during the day, and health conditions or injuries are all factors that may contribute to back...

There are a few physical processes that may explain why your back is cracking so much. Often, it’s because of gas bubbles popping inside...

Physical therapy  can help with every stage of healing both surface wounds and damage deep inside soft tissue. As broken or torn tissue...

A work hardening program  is a personalized rehabilitation program for workers who have been injured. It combines body conditioning...

A muscle strain is tearing in the muscle fibers that’s often accompanied by pain and stiffness. It’s usually a result of overstretching,...

The spine is a complex and critical system that we rely on every single day. Doctors and chiropractors aren’t always able to help with...

Researchers haven’t identified a single cause that always explains why people get side stitches when exercising. It’s something we talk...

Sciatica can sometimes be more painful at night because lying down may increase pressure on the sciatic nerve. It’s a vicious cycle...

Knots in the shoulder blades are a common complaint among our physical therapy  patients. These points of tension are called trigger...

Wrist flexion is the act of bending your hand down or forward in relation to your arm. The opposite is wrist extension, in which you bend...