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What Is Muscle Adhesion and How Does It Occur?
Muscle pain or soreness could be a warning sign of fibrous adhesion. Commonly called muscle adhesion, this condition occurs in the soft tissue where collagen fibers “stick” to adjacent tissue. A variety of factors, from injury and trauma to immobilization due to a bone break, may lead to muscle adhesion. Beyond the feeling of discomfort,…
Healthy Practices for Shoveling Snow
Keep Your Back Out of It! When you hear that snow is in the forecast, one of the first things that comes to mind is the hassle of shoveling snow. While people recognize the stress that shoveling can place on your heart, the lower back injuries associated with shoveling are often a greater threat to…
How Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Chronic Pain
An estimated 100 million Americans are affected by chronic pain each year. These numbers are predicted to increase as the country’s aging population grows. More than an inconvenience, chronic pain has the potential to affect one’s quality of life, including the inability to perform daily tasks or keep a job. Methods to treat chronic pain…
Fitness for Ski and Snowboard Safety
Ski Safely: Fitness Tips for Skiers and Snow Boarders Are you a skier or snow boarder who wishes you had more stamina? Do you consider burning thighs to be an unavoidable hazard of recreational downhill skiing/boarding? Whether you’re going on a short trip, or skiing every weekend, training and conditioning during ski season can improve…
How Does Frozen Shoulder Happen?
Frozen shoulder is the result of an injury or inflammation. Properly known as adhesive capsulitis, the condition is characterized by a stiff joint with reduced mobility. Beyond discomfort, a frozen shoulder can significantly impact quality of life, including how you get dressed, perform your job and or reach for objects. Physical therapy is often an…