The Surprising Reason Your Knee Pain Won’t Go Away
Pain in the knee does not always start in the knee. Sometimes the real source of the problem is higher up in the body, especially in the hip. One muscle that often gets overlooked is the iliopsoas. Iliopsoas muscle spasm or injury usually causes groin or front-of-the-hip pain, but it can also lead to knee […]
Pregnancy & Rib Pain: the what why and how
If you’re expecting and experiencing discomfort in your rib area, you’re not alone. Rib pain during pregnancy is a common issue, and while it can be unsettling, understanding its causes and knowing how to manage it can make a significant difference. There can be many causes of rib pain during pregnancy. There are some ways […]
Menopause and Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, presents as stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It typically progresses through three phases: freezing, frozen, and thawing. This condition can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. Interestingly, there’s growing evidence suggesting that menopause may play a role in the development of frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder occurs […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Bladder Pain
Dealing with bladder pain can be a debilitating experience that significantly impacts daily life. Whether the pain stems from interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infections, or other pelvic floor dysfunctions, finding relief often requires a specialized approach. One effective and increasingly recognized treatment is pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT). Pelvic floor PT is a specialized form […]
Circadian Rhythm and Pain
Every cell in our body is regulated in part by the circadian rhythm. This is a master clock that synchronizes our bodies within our environment, mostly related to exposure to sunlight. This clock helps to signal to our bodies when different activities need to occur sleep-wake cycles, activity levels, body temperature, bowel and bladder function. […]
Breaking the cycle of Pain
All of us experience pain from time to time. In fact, low back pain and joint pain are consistently the top 5 reasons people visit their doctor. Unless there was a specific reason, most of the time, pain doesn’t occur from one event. Usually there are compounding forces that contribute to our pain. Often this […]