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…
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,…
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!…
Elbow pain can wreak havoc on our daily lives. It limits our ability to lift, grip, and open a jar. Even simple things like brushing your hair and turning a doorknob can be difficult and painful. We will do anything for relief, but sometimes the things we do are detrimental! The 5 biggest mistakes that…
Pain on the inside of the elbow is commonly called Golfer’s Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis. It is a condition that develops from repetitive use of the hand and elbow. Activities that can trigger this condition include repeatedly swinging a golf club or other activities that require repetitive gripping, twisting or throwing. Working at a computer,…
This time of year we are reminded and thankful for those that came before us and paved our path. Rehabilitation is an essential part of our healthcare. Advancements in physical therapy treatment methods and technology have led to quicker and more effective pain relief and recovery. Physical therapy was first documented in the year 460 BC when Hippocrates…
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Post-COVID syndrome is a common, unique phenomenon that we have just begun to understand. Some studies have shown that 10% of those with COVID-19 will go onto have lingering symptoms, while others estimate up to 70%. Even those with relatively mild COVID-19 can go on to becoming “long-haulers”. COVID-19 comes with a range of symptoms, so, too,…
