Golf should be relaxing, but ending a round with a sore back or aching knees can take the fun out of it. Many golfers deal with pain and stiffness that gradually make the game more challenging. The good news is, with the right support, you can move past the pain and enjoy a stronger, more […]
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Your guide to smart recovery, injury prevention, and the care your body really needs. Pain-Free Doesn’t Always Mean Problem-Free Pickleball players, runners, and weekend warriors—this one’s for you. You sprain your ankle on the pickleball court. It swells, it hurts, you ice it. A few days later, the pain fades, and you’re walking just fine.
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Let’s face it, our society is one of immediate gratification. If we can get it faster, we are all for it. Despite this being prevalent in our society with consumerism, the human body sadly does not have a “buy now” button. There are plenty of ways we can mask our pain. Medications, ice packs, heating
When does a body problem rear its head? There are many examples of circumstances where the explanation for pain falls short of our understanding. I have many patients tell me, “I have no idea how this happened.” Pain arises without a fancy story of a fall while saving a baby from a burning building. If
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or looking to improve mobility, physical therapy can be the key to getting back to your best self. At Pinnacle Physical Therapy, we believe in the power of personalized care to address your unique needs and help you regain your strength and function. What is
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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Orthopedic physical therapy is the specialty of evaluating the patient’s body and movements. As a physical therapist, my job is to optimize my patients’ body movements. Their movement is typically off-kilter when they come to see me. This can happen for several reasons, but primarily: Let’s take a look at each of
As the weather begins to warm up, we all feel invigorated to be outside and active. For some of us, that means we will either start walking for exercise or maybe even increase our current walking distance. This time of year, I see patients who ramp up their activity and end up developing knee pain.
As a Physical Therapist in Little Rock, Arkansas, I find that patients who have knee pain are highly motivated to look for relief. Since the knee is a load-bearing joint, even simple things like getting up out of a chair, climbing stairs, or even walking can be painful and limited. In this guide, I will
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As a Physical Therapist, I find that patients who have knee pain are highly motivated to look for relief. Since the knee is a load-bearing joint, even simple things like getting up out of a chair, climbing stairs, or even walking can be painful and limited. In this guide, I will touch on some of
