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I have recently put on a lot of weight and feel stiff around my hands and thighs. What can I do?
Honestly, be evaluated by a PT who does SFMA/FMS assessment to determine what activities is most appropriate to start with and then how to progress it. Also, make sure you perform READ MORE
Honestly, be evaluated by a PT who does SFMA/FMS assessment to determine what activities is most appropriate to start with and then how to progress it. Also, make sure you perform activities that you enjoy doing. Exercise is a great way to help with depression as it is one of the best ways to get body to create more serotonin.
Can lying down on your stomach and watching TV affect my neck?
Posture has a poor correlation or predictor of pain. However, if your body is giving you pain while in a certain position, get out of that position. Listen to your body.
I am gaining weight around the back of my neck. What could be the problem?
You cannot selectively tone a certain area. Your body will shrink fat cells as you diet and exercise throughout your body. Most people see a reduction in fat cell/adipose cell READ MORE
You cannot selectively tone a certain area. Your body will shrink fat cells as you diet and exercise throughout your body. Most people see a reduction in fat cell/adipose cell size in the face first and then other body parts. Your increase in size on the back of the neck may be a sign of a dowager's hump. But you would need to be evaluated.
Can lifting weights cause wear and tear?
There's a bad stigma on weight lifting. Weight training is good. However, don't push through pain. Pain is your nervous system telling you there is something going on or may be READ MORE
There's a bad stigma on weight lifting. Weight training is good. However, don't push through pain. Pain is your nervous system telling you there is something going on or may be going on.
Can you suggest some stretches for treating my sciatica pain?
Sciatica refers to pain traveling down the leg. Sciatica is a very loosely used term. I would highly recommend to be evaluated by a PT
Can yoga make the bones weaker?
i have never come across a research paper that indicates that. Typically, exercises, loaded positions, actually improves bone strength. I would highly recommend to do more research. READ MORE
i have never come across a research paper that indicates that. Typically, exercises, loaded positions, actually improves bone strength. I would highly recommend to do more research. Eat well, exercise often, and you will be fine. Consult with you MD/PT
Can physical therapy help me relieve the muscular catch in my neck?
Yes. You need to determine if you have a mobility problem or a stability problem. More than likely a stability problem, in my experience, but that needs to be evaluated.
Is physical therapy advisable for sciatica pain?
Yes, physical therapy can be quite helpful.
Is physical therapy advisable after a hand fracture?
It's debatable. Normally, children respond to just play, but honestly, find a reputable PT to evaluate and treat as necessary.
Can physical therapy help my heel spurs?
Yes. Please understand there are many people in this world who have heel spurs and do not have pain, and many have heel pain, but do not have heels spurs. Heel spurs are not a READ MORE
Yes. Please understand there are many people in this world who have heel spurs and do not have pain, and many have heel pain, but do not have heels spurs. Heel spurs are not a good indicator as to why you feel pain. Please see a good PT to be evaluated.
Can PT help with motion sickness?
You would need to be evaluated first to see if you have good rehab potential. If you present with cervicogenic dizziness or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, physical therapy READ MORE
You would need to be evaluated first to see if you have good rehab potential. If you present with cervicogenic dizziness or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, physical therapy can help
Does physical therapy help in treating pins and needles pain?
Yes, I would try physical therapy, especially since it is conservative and there really are no side effects. Find a therapist who understands referred pain from lumbar spine, poor READ MORE
Yes, I would try physical therapy, especially since it is conservative and there really are no side effects. Find a therapist who understands referred pain from lumbar spine, poor neural dynamics, and can rule out red flags. The faster you treat something, the faster it goes away.
What can I do for soreness in my legs?
It's normal to feel sore after strenuous exercise, especially if it's your first time to push yourself to that level. Hot/Cold can help, but focus on active stretches and light READ MORE
It's normal to feel sore after strenuous exercise, especially if it's your first time to push yourself to that level. Hot/Cold can help, but focus on active stretches and light workouts. If you have any significant tenderness to the calf muscle, changes in skin color, or shortness of breath, immediately seek medical attention, however.
What should I do for knee pain?
I highly recommend changing your workouts. If you just started to run without doing anything other exercises, you may be placing excessive stress on your knees. As always, a READ MORE
I highly recommend changing your workouts. If you just started to run without doing anything other exercises, you may be placing excessive stress on your knees. As always, a well balance exercise program consisting of weight training, mobility exercises, stability exercises, and cardiovascular exercises are important. Think of running like being a baseball pitcher. You wouldn't tell a baseball pitcher to throw a ball 100x a day at a 100MPH and not expect the pitcher to get hurt. The pitcher needs to be strong, mobile, good endurance, etc to be able to pitch. Same goes for a runner.....just running is not a great idea
Is there any way to get relief from pain in my mid-back?
There is, but you would need to be evaluated by a physical therapist to make sure there is nothing else going on. Just taking pain relievers may be masking the problem. Remember, READ MORE
There is, but you would need to be evaluated by a physical therapist to make sure there is nothing else going on. Just taking pain relievers may be masking the problem. Remember, pain is a symptom, not a cause. Pain indicates something may go wrong, not necessarily something is wrong also. Tough to answer with the information provided.
I have a pain in my hamstrings after playing baseball. Can you suggest some stretches that could help me out?
Honestly, there are some great ACTIVE stretches that you can perform. Best thing to do is YouTube Active stretches for legs and perform them before playing next time. Also, it READ MORE
Honestly, there are some great ACTIVE stretches that you can perform. Best thing to do is YouTube Active stretches for legs and perform them before playing next time. Also, it is important to be exercising in general to allow your body to tolerate the stresses on your body from playing baseball.
I am having a lot of pain all over my body post pregnancy. Should I go for some physical therapy?
Yes it can. Also, as hard as it sounds, getting sleep, eating well, managing your stress levels will be very important. Make sure you're receiving help from your spouse, family READ MORE
Yes it can. Also, as hard as it sounds, getting sleep, eating well, managing your stress levels will be very important. Make sure you're receiving help from your spouse, family and friends. Especially since you are a new mommy. Congratulations!
Should I start physical therapy after 2 weeks of having my cast removed?
Yes, you need to start moving to regain your motion. A Physical therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, or Occupational Therapist will be able to help you and guide you to recovery READ MORE
Yes, you need to start moving to regain your motion. A Physical therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, or Occupational Therapist will be able to help you and guide you to recovery
My son's left leg is weaker than the right. Do you think I can start him on some physical therapy?
I would make sure there's nothing else going on and your child has been examined by his pediatrician. If nothing serious is going on (which I highly doubt), then physical therapy READ MORE
I would make sure there's nothing else going on and your child has been examined by his pediatrician. If nothing serious is going on (which I highly doubt), then physical therapy can help and just active play can be just as well.
I get a cracking sound in my kneecap while running. Is this normal?
Cracking is normal in joints, but not if it's painful. That being said, i don't recommend just running for losing weight. Watching what you eat, strength training, good sleep habits, READ MORE
Cracking is normal in joints, but not if it's painful. That being said, i don't recommend just running for losing weight. Watching what you eat, strength training, good sleep habits, and
a variety of cardiovascular exercises are important. Just don't run. Not all exercises are good for you at this given time.
a variety of cardiovascular exercises are important. Just don't run. Not all exercises are good for you at this given time.
