Reference for image https://www.bmj.com/content/364/bmj.l294 . Physical therapy should be your first choice for shoulder pain, regardless of what’s causing it because it’s conservative, there are little to no side effects, and recent research suggests surgery is no better. The shoulder is an incredible joint. As a ball-and-socket joint, it allows for an extremely wide range […]
When someone says you have a rotator cuff tear, you might automatically think that it should be repaired or fixed. While that might seem to be common sense, fact is you don’t need to rush into surgery for a rotator cuff tear. For tears of the rotator cuff, physical therapy may be just as effective […]
Looking for Tennis Elbow Treatment in Hanford? Try these things first to avoid the treatment altogether – read on… Tennis is a great form of physical activity that works many parts of the body due to its demanding dynamics, but just like every other sport, it also comes with a risk for injury. The most […]
After a fracture has healed, wrist fracture exercises are an important part of the overall recovery process. We’ve seen some patients lose function because they didn’t receive any physical therapy after their Smith or Colles fracture. Don’t let this happen to you or a loved one. Here’s more information on wrist fractures: The wrist is […]
Physical therapist-led exercises are the best solution for any type of hand arthritis Despite what you may have read about arthritis, it’s often NOT a debilitating disease. If you have chronic pain in your hands, you should seek out the expert advice of our therapists…they provide exceptional hand arthritis treatment in Hanford. Here’s more about […]
A course of physical therapy can bring about relief carpal tunnel syndrome From turning door knobs and driving cars, to picking up children and pointing out stars, we all use our wrists on a nearly constant basis. Sometimes this can lead to tingling and numbness. If you are looking for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment in […]
Even seniors are at risk for opioid overuse and abuse, but steering towards physical therapy is a much safer option Pain is the number one reason people seek out medical care, and painful conditions are more common in the U.S. than diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined. This is one of the driving forces behind […]
Laser therapy is a new and promising alternative to opioids for chronic pain Chronic pain is defined as any type of pain that lasts for more than three months. About 30% of Americans are currently affected by chronic pain of some sort, causing many of these individuals to be impaired or disabled in their everyday […]
Seeing a physical therapist early reduces chances of being prescribed addictive opioids Back pain, especially low back pain, is one of the most common medical problems out there. In fact, if you’ve never experienced low back pain, you’re part of a small minority, and there’s a strong chance you’ll deal with it at some point. […]
Physical therapist-guided exercises are best for patients with knee arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition in which cartilage—the natural cushioning between joints—gradually wears away. Over time, this causes the bones of these joints to rub more closely against one another and leads to symptoms like pain, stiffness, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the […]
