Getting You Back to Better
Are you a wrestler with knee pain? Are you surprised that getting slammed onto the ground might cause knee pain? All kidding aside, the knees can take a pounding in a normal wrestling match and throughout the whole season. We don’t want you to miss any of your season due to a pesky knee injury. …
Knee Pain with Wrestling: 5 Common Causes and Treatments Read More »
Back pain is a common issue that many people suffer from. It’s the most common musculoskeletal reason for visiting the doctor’s office. One of the worst complaints about back pain is the stiffness that can persist in the morning. Even when the primary pain has disappeared, the stiffness in the morning can last long after. …
7 Amazing Morning Stretches to do Daily for Back Stiffness Read More »
Do you have pain when trying to straighten your knee? The cause of pain might not be what you think as there are many different reasons that you can have pain as you move into knee extension. You might have pain when you are sitting with your knee bent and you feel a sharp pain …
Knee Pain with Straightening: 11 Causes and How to Fix Them Read More »
The Clamshell is an excellent exercise for hip and knee pain. It is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises in physical therapy and is popular in workouts. The clamshell not only works the muscles in your hips but also helps stabilize the entire leg, including the knee and ankle. There are many different variations …
Clamshell Exercise: An Excellent Strengthening Exercise for Hip and Knee Pain Read More »
The Bulgarian Split Squat is a great strengthening exercise for knee and/or hip pain. It’s inexpensive to do, targets hip and knee strength, works on balance, is easy on the back and other joints, is simple to progress as your body gets stronger and helps with alignment control. This is truly an exercise that hits …
Bulgarian Split Squat: One of the Best Strengthening Exercises for Knee and Hip Pain Read More »
If you’ve had a total knee replacement, weight lifting and resistance training may be something that you want to consider. Lifting weights can help build muscle, improve bone density, and help maintain balance and coordination. After a total knee replacement, you must build up the muscles and gain strength in the leg. However, it can …
Weight Lifting After a Total Knee Replacement A Helpful Guide Read More »
Chondromalacia can be a tricky condition to treat. It’s like a chicken-egg situation. The condition likely arose or persisted because of weakness, but now it hurts to exercise! Thankfully, there is an established method of treating this injury that can help improve symptoms without aggravating the pain. What is Chondromalacia There is a special type …
4 Strengthening Exercises for Chondromalacia and Patella Arthritis Read More »
After a total knee replacement, you’ll likely be able to move your knee with far less pain, navigate stairs without trouble, and stand up from a chair with ease. But, the real question is, can you return to golf?? Can I Golf after a Knee Replacement? The short and sweet answer: Yes! Research shows us …
Golfing After a Knee Replacement: A Helpful Guide Read More »
A total shoulder replacement is a common orthopedic procedure to fix Osteoarthritis. Even though the surgery is becoming more common it can still be painful during the first 1-2 weeks post-operative. At times early in the recovery, it can seem that the pain is severe and difficult to get control of even with pain medication. …
9 Ways to Decrease Shoulder Pain after a Total Shoulder Replacement Read More »
Weightlifting is a great way to maintain weight, increase strength, and prevent weight gain. If you have had a total shoulder replacement surgery, then weightlifting may be something that you want to consider or return to. For some people, weightlifting can even help in the healing process of their shoulder replacement. However, it needs to …
Weightlifting after a Total Shoulder Replacement: Tips, Timelines, and Instructions Read More »
