by Ashley Staehling, PT, DPT Pregnancy imposes a heavy toll on the body. Your body adjusts with increasing weight leading to aches and pains in different muscles and tissue. Most women experience low back pain in pregnancy due to sciatic nerve pain. This condition is commonly known as sciatica and...
By Emily Saleski, MS, LAT, ATC From exercising to painful office injuries, neck pain can be easy to develop and difficult to relieve. Although rest, ice, heat pads, and massages may help relieve minor pains and aches, recent studies have found that some simple strength training exercises can do...
In some states, patients are required to get a referral, or referrals are required from a medical doctor to see a physical therapist. Fortunately, Arizona is one of 20 states that allow unrestricted direct access to physical therapists. In popular culture, "access" implies exclusivity—like a...
by Jonathan Seidberg PT, DPT | Biltmore Location Are you having trouble sticking with your exercise program because you’re bored with your usual program? Do you feel there’s just not enough time to exercise? Or maybe it’s just too hot? There are a ton of excuses that we make up for not exercising....
by Jim Kester PT, DPT, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN | Clinic Director Sun City Location Lower back pain is common in our society, with an estimated 80 percent of all adults being afflicted at some point in their lifetime. Of those, approximately 10 to 20 percent will also experience sciatica symptoms. If...
by Lauren Keel PTA, AT, CES | South Chandler Location Upper back pain, also known as thoracic pain, is a problem many people experience. Individuals work at their computers for hours and don’t realize their posture is worsening. Eventually, this leads to poor posture characterized by rounded...
by Vince Kame PT, MS, ATC In almost all aspects of today’s society, it seems like kids are acting and performing much older than their age. From communication on the internet to sociologic decisions to participating in sports. The level of sophistication is advanced compared to many years ago....
By Riley Mathis, PTA | Paradise Valley Location At Foothills Sports Medicine, we see our fair share of spine problems. Sitting all day in front of your computer and electronic devices can take a toll on your body over time. Modern-day desk jobs may not be conducive to perfect posture, but that is...
by Bradley Tedder PTA, ATC | North Central Phoenix Location Most of us have said, “I tweaked my back, or my back hurts,” and experienced low back pain at one time or another in our lives. The Bureau of Labor reports that 20% of all illnesses and injuries that occur in the workplace are related to...
As a parent of an athlete, you don’t have to be told twice that playing sports has many benefits for young children. Sports can benefit a child’s physical and mental well-being. They can strengthen bones, tone muscles, teach children the value of teamwork, and even improve overall academic...
