A disc herniation is a cut in the disc that enables the inner material, known as the nucleus, to squeeze out and put pressure on the surrounding ligaments and potentially a nearby nerve. As scary as this sounds, a tear in the disc is like a cut on your knuckle. Can a herniated disc heal?…
Research shows that nearly half of all recreational runners get injuries. As a runner, nothing is worse than being sidelined because of pain. Runners are usually in tune with their bodies except for when it comes to injuries, as most ignore the warning signs and try to muddle through. Both elite runners and novices experience…
A meniscal tear is one of the most common sports-related knee injuries in the United States. Traumatic tears in young athletes and middle-aged weekend warriors are usually treated surgically, even though beneficial evidence from clinical trials is lacking and has even shown no difference in outcomes for range of motion, pain, quality of life, and…
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows us to see a clear image of soft tissues and deep structures inside our bodies. They can create high-resolution images of the entire musculoskeletal structures, including bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. MRIs are valuable as they show details when there are red flags. But MRIs also show natural changes…
Taking anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and steroids for pain relief may increase your chances and are linked to developing chronic pain! When you sustain an injury or infection, the body responds by releasing chemicals to clear and clean the area. This initial stage of healing causes swelling, increased warmth, and discomfort and is known as…
Are you worried about getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or do you already have some warning signs of pain, tingling, and numbness in your thumb and wrist? If your job or favorite pastime places strain on your wrist, you should learn ways to minimize the stress to prevent trauma and downtime from employment and your favorite…
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) causes tingling, numbness, and weakness in the wrists and hands. Activities that require repetitive or prolonged bending of the wrist can cause compression of the median nerve. When the median nerve is compressed or inflamed, it causes nerve symptoms. CTS is more common in women, people who work with their hands,…
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common diagnoses given to those suffering from heel pain, with almost 2 million Americans diagnosed each year. Those with plantar heel pain are usually between 35 and 65. They are often runners or slightly overweight and have occupations that require a lot of standing. But not all heel…
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…
Treatment for Wrist and Hand Pain “I fell and injured my wrist. I am a stay-at-home mom with a young infant. It was too difficult for me to make an appointment at a clinic and bring the baby. I am so glad I found out about Virtual Physical Therapy for my wrist and hand pain!…
