Spinal stenosis is a painful condition that has quite a few causes. Treatment can be as easy as taking anti-inflammatory medication or as difficult as spinal surgery. But what is it and how does it cause pain? What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spaces in the spine narrow which causes […]
Do You Need A Referral For A Physical Therapist
You’ve finally had enough of the pain from your injury or physical issue. You know that going to see a physical therapist is the answer to getting relief from your pain, but you may be wondering, do you need a referral to see one? The answer is yes, and no. It’s not a trick answer! […]
What Can Cause Back Pain In Tennis Players
When you think of tennis injuries what comes to mind first? Elbow, right? Well tennis players also have issues with back pain associated with injuries from playing tennis. How tennis players move It makes sense if you think about how tennis players move. Front hand and backhand shots require a lot of rotation of the […]
How Muscle Asymmetry Can Be Hurting Your Running Gait
Most people think that the human body is symmetrical and in many ways it is. When those ways it should be symmetrical go awry it can cause problems. When a runner has muscle asymmetry issues it can definitely affect their running gait. What asymmetry is. Muscle Asymmetry is a difference in muscle strength, motion, flexibility, […]
