How can physical therapists help treat my lower back and knee pain?

Lower back pain and knee pain are both very common. One medical study reports that 25% of U.S. adults surveyed had lower back pain in the past three months. Another study found that about 25% of adults experience frequent knee pain.  Having either type of pain is bad enough, but some people have the misfortune […]

Why are my tight hamstrings causing knee pain and how can physical therapy help?

If you feel like you have tight hamstrings, you may also be experiencing pain or a pulling sensation behind your knee. At first thought, the two may seem related. After all, your hamstring and knee are close together; therefore, a tight hamstring muscle may be contributing to pain behind the knee.  That may not necessarily […]

3 reasons why you may experience knee pain from driving

Knee pain while driving is a common complaint for many adults. Whether you drive long distances for a living or just find yourself behind the wheel more than usual during the holiday season, you may have noticed a tinge in your knee after driving for a long period of time. There are a few reasons […]

Top 3 reasons you’re feeling knee and ankle pain in the same leg

The hip, knee and ankle are all joints that are responsible for bearing your weight when you walk or stand. Just think about how huge that responsibility is. Now, consider how huge of a problem it would be if you were feeling knee and ankle pain in the same leg. No standing up without pain. […]

What could be behind your knee pain from driving?

Driving is an activity that many people think of in the same category as breathing. It’s essential, and it’s something that many of us do every day. It’s not surprising that many of us think that driving is an essential part of our lives; according to the Federal Highway Administration, Americans drive nearly 13,500 miles […]

What causes the crunching sound in your knee and is physical therapy the answer?

Sometimes, knees “pop.” We’ve all heard it. You squat down to pick something up or tie your shoes, and your knees let off a loud “crack” on the way down. This may be concerning to you, so let’s break down some of the main causes of the crunching sound you hear in your knees and […]

Physical therapists can offer these 3 treatments for nerve pain in the knee

There are certain conditions that are likely to spring to mind when someone says, “Nerve pain.” One of the most likely of these is that scourge of the lower back called sciatica. That’s not a bad guess since about 5% of people develop sciatica annually. A pinched nerve may also be an issue that jumps […]

3 tips that can make going down stairs with knee pain easier

Going down stairs is far more taxing when doing so leads to knee pain. Yet this is a situation in which many people find themselves.  A lot of things may come to mind when you hear the statistic “40 million people,” but odds are knee pain isn’t one of them. However, that statistic comes straight […]

3 ways that physical therapy can be helpful for your knee pain

The knees are one of the most crucial joints of the body. They are responsible for walking, sitting, standing and carrying the weight of the body. Almost all body movement involves the knees. That’s why when you’re having knee issues, it could feel like your entire quality of life has declined.  Fortunately, physical therapy for […]

Four injuries that can happen after slipping on ice

When it happens in a movie or an online video, slipping on ice can be very funny to many of us. The windmilling arms. The sliding feet. The crash to the ground. It all looks very comical.  Yet things are a bit different when people slip on ice in real life. At the least, a […]

Four injury types can make descending stairs a painful exercise

Have you stopped to consider how often you are climbing and going down stairs every day? You probably haven’t, and that’s not surprising. Many people don’t think much about such a common daily activity. At least, they don’t until such an activity becomes harder or more painful to do.  People who are feeling pain when […]

What can it mean if I’m feeling knee tightness but no pain?

You have been busy lifting and moving things — and your knees are paying for it. You really overdid it because you feel some knee tightness but no pain. Are you wondering what the cause of your stiff knees is? There can be many reasons for knee tightness but no pain. According to Medical News […]