What is it? Compression on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel will result in numbness and tingling in the hand. This can be from injury or chronic over use that results in...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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The Rotator Cuff
What is it? The rotator cuff (RTC) is located in your shoulder and is composed of four muscles. The suprasinatus, sucscapularis, infraspinatus, and teres minor. Many mistake the RTC for a singular...
Impingement Syndrome
What is it? Impingement is another term for pinching or compression on a structure within the body. You can have an impingement issue in many areas of the body. Muscle imbalances, increased...
Physical Therapy Settings
Where We Work We would like to highlight the different settings a physical therapist can work. At this time, all physical therapist are required to obtain their doctorate degree. Once graduated, we...
Upper Cross Syndrome
What is it? Upper cross syndrome is a term used when people present with poor posture. The head comes forward, the shoulders are rounded forward and there is typically a complaint of pain or...
Direct Access
What is it? Direct access is a law about the requirement for referrals to attend physical therapy. Prior to this law, you would need to obtain a referral from your primary care physician before...
To Fix It or Ignore It?
Everyone has experienced pain to some level, whether that being an acute injury or from chronic overuse. In many cases, we are conditioned to “wait and see how it goes”. This can be traced back to...
Are You Going To Stick Me With That Needle?
What is It Yes! Although it may sound strange, the use of dry needles can have a very effective response on pain and tightness within muscles. The needles are similar to the ones used by someone who...