“I first developed pain in my right upper trap, over nine months ago from sleeping on a poor hotel mattress. I thought it would simply go away as I have had some minor tightness and spasms over the years. I tried massage, chiropractic care, and every mineral ointment, but they only gave me temporary relief. My…
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries in runners. It is also seen in cycling and other activities that require repetitive bending of the knee. Treatment must focus on eliminating the causative factors. Virtual Physical Therapy can help identify biomechanical issues and educate you on how you can get back…
The Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body. It attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone and is critical for walking and standing. Achilles Tendonitis and tendinosis injuries are most common in runners, with as many as 60% of joggers complaining of pain. This tendon is also often a problem in those who…
When you are over 35 and have knee pain, an MRI will likely show degenerative changes. You will then be diagnosed accordingly – patella-femoral dysfunction, osteoarthritis, meniscal damage, etc. But this can be utterly wrong over 40% of the time! Sanshiro Hashimoto, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the knee and trained in Mechanical…
If you are looking for exercises and a convenient way to end your knee pain, online knee physical therapy (PT) is for you instead of injections and surgery! Knee physical therapy involves a thorough evaluation of your knee, ruling out possible referred pain from your back and hip. Alignment and walking/running mechanics are also assessed…
We take our knees for granted. Only when our knees are painful, do we realize how important they are in our daily lives and how often we squat and climb stairs! But there is hope. The most common cause of knee pain is easily treated. Instead of driving and waiting for an appointment, an online…
