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The top 8 reasons you might feel knee and ankle pain in the same leg

If you’re experiencing knee pain and foot or ankle pain in the same leg, it can be hard to tell if you’ve got one injury or two different ones. The...

physical therapy without doctor's referral

Can you go to physical therapy without a primary doctor’s referral?

Have you recently gotten injured or suffered a medical condition? You might be in need of a physical therapist’s help. You’d be one of nearly 2.4 billion in the world...

5 lumbar radiculopathy exercises

Lower back pain can interfere with your quality of life because your everyday activities can cause an ache, from sitting at your work desk to taking a walk in the...

5 causes of a stiff knee after sitting

5 causes of a stiff knee after sitting

The knee joint is one of the most mobile joints in your body, but it is also one of the likeliest to become stiff or painful when standing up after...

rotator cuff vs labrum tear:

Rotator Cuff vs. Labrum Tear: How you can tell these shoulder injuries apart

The shoulder is made up of four joints, three bones, four tendons and three groups of muscles. With so many different parts, it can be hard to determine an exact...

i have a sharp, stabbing pain in my knee that comes and goes: what is it?

I have a sharp, stabbing pain in my knee that comes and goes: What is it?

Knee pain can seriously put a damper on your daily activities, especially if it’s unpredictable and intense. If you need some help figuring out the source of your knee pain,...

Heat or ice for lower back pain: Which works better?

Lower back pain is common all over the world and is even the leading cause of global disability. Despite this far-reaching prevalence, the best way to treat lower back pain...

hip and back pain after total knee replacement

Hip and Back Pain After Total Knee Replacement

Total knee replacements are pretty common and are expected to become even more so in the next few years. They’re most often performed on people who suffer from osteoarthritis or...

Why do my hamstrings hurt after ACL surgery?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the ligament that runs through the middle of the knee. When the ACL becomes injured, whether due to a sprain or tear, surgery may...