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living with arthritis in the back

Four tips for living with arthritis in your back

Like other joints throughout the body, the many joints in your spine are prone to developing arthritis. The most common form of this condition is spinal osteoarthritis, which occurs when...

stiff knee pain when bending

What could be causing a stiff knee that’s painful when bent?

The knee joint is made up of many parts. It has three articulating bones, which are the thighbone, shinbone and kneecap. This joint also contains cartilage, ligaments and other soft...

shoulder stretches for pain

Shoulder stretches for pain — working with a physical therapist

Shoulder pain can strike for so many reasons — repetitive motion injury, sports-related injury and conditions related to the aging process. In some cases, the pain can go away in...

stiffness in hips after sitting

Stiffness in hips after sitting — what does it mean?

Many people experience stiffness in their hips after sitting. This can be due to a number of factors, including injury and age-related degeneration. The severity of this particular symptom can...

how long does a stiff neck last?

How long does a stiff neck last?

The term “stiff neck” refers to soreness and limited range of motion in the neck. Although this is an easy idea to understand, there can be a number of different...

fun balance exercises for the elderly

Fun balance exercises for elderly physical therapy patients

As we get older, our risk of injury due to falling increases. One of the biggest causes for this is a decline in our balance due to reasons such as...

arthritis treatments

What is good for you to try to help treat arthritis pain?

Arthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints, which affects your daily life and prevents you from enjoying some of your favorite activities. There is no cure for arthritis, but...

how to release muscle tension

Three ways you can release your muscle tension

Do you deal with aches and pains every day? Odds are that tense muscles could be the reason for this daily discomfort. If you have tense muscles, your go-to might...

running physical therapy

Running physical therapy: Break out the foam roller

Running is a common exercise across the U.S., and it seems like no matter where you go you’ll see someone jogging. While running can be beneficial for your health, it...