Neck pain is very common with a 71% lifetime prevalence. Almost everyone at some point in their life will be affected. Neck Pain Physical Therapy is a great way to get relief and learn how to prevent pain from coming back. Not all neck pain is the same. It is critical to determine the specific…
Neck pain and upper trap spasms are common conditions affecting almost everyone at least once in their life. It also afflicts others on a regular basis. Virtual physical therapy can provide relief. Most people experience waking up with a painful, stiff neck. The pain and spasms are usually accompanied by a loss of normal neck range of motion, making…
Ever wonder why some athletes and individuals continue to perform at high levels and free of injury long past their prime years? Why can some run marathons while others seem prone to injuries with menial tasks? Is it in our genes or is there a secret to their training? There is a method to how these elite athletes…
I have had chronic neck pain for the past ten years after a bad car accident. Over the years, I had numerous treatments and would feel better, but then the symptoms would return anytime I was stressed or after a long day at work. My latest MRI revealed that my bone spurs had increased in…
“I suffered from migraines for almost three years after a car accident. I went to a chiropractor and had physical therapy for nearly a year. It helped with my neck pain, but I would still get migraines so bad that I would have to leave work. I tried changing my diet, avoiding caffeine, reducing stress,…
Improving Musculoskeletal Health for Less! Our founder, Aideen Turner was interviewed by Outcomes Rocket. Listen to this podcast to learn how VPT’s innovation is changing how musculoskeletal pain is addressed. VPT enables access to the best clinicians in the country anywhere, anytime. Early access to a specialist saves time and money and gets you back…
Scott developed shoulder pain from repetitive motion required to scan and label packages at work. At the time of his initial assessment, he was not working for six weeks because his physician wanted the results of his shoulder MRI first. The MRI revealed a partial rotator cuff tear and some arthritic changes. Scott continued to…
Healthcare costs have continued to mount economic pressure on employers and their employees, and it has now reached a breaking point. Employers have relied on third parties to help navigate and control costs, but this has been futile as costs have only exploded at a faster rate. Why? Employers and employees pay 100% of commercial…
“I am an independent truck driver. I have had low back pain here and there over the years that would usually go away after a coupe days. But this time was different. The pain got so bad that I could not sit and driving became intolerable. I was anxious because this is how I make my…
Jen had been suffering from left calf pain for six years. Her family physician gave anti-inflammatories, and she received traditional physical therapy consisting of calf stretches. When her symptoms persisted, she saw a specialist, who gave her a walking boot to wear for six weeks to reduce the stress on the calf and Achilles tendon. Her symptoms…
