One of the most common complaints from chronic back pain sufferers is back pain first thing in the morning. For some folks, it rears its ugly head on occasion and appears out of nowhere – as if they’ve “thrown their back out”. For others, it’s like Groundhog Day – they go to bed feeling greatRead More…
Four out of five people will experience a debilitating back pain episode at one point during their lives. For many this will be from a pulled back muscle. Typically, we put more effort into caring for our backs during those times than when we’re feeling good. But it’s critical that we take good care ofRead More…
Approximately 25% of adults suffer from lingering, chronic knee pain without any clear reason why. For some, aging and arthritis is to blame, and it’s something to just “live” with. For others, they’re told it’s due to “wear and tear”. Yet despite one or more surgeries to “clean out the knee” – the pain lingersRead More…
It’s estimated that approximately 750,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries are performed every year – the majority of them being due to a torn meniscus. But at a cost of about $4 billion per year – is this surgery even worth it? Let’s investigate… Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that’s commonly done to helpRead More…
When you’ve got persistent, nagging knee pain – it can have quite the impact on your quality of life. But the good news is there is plenty you can do naturally and on your own to help relieve knee pain, even if you’ve been suffering for years. Here Are 6 of My Top TipsRead More…
Struggling with knee pain but not willing to give up your favorite sports like pickleball and tennis? You’re in the right place! At Manual Medicine Spine & Sports Physical Therapy, we understand your passion for staying active, and we’re here to ensure knee pain doesn’t hold you back. Let’s dive into some of your most pressing questions:Read More…
I’ve been a Physical Therapist for just over 25 years and I’ve seen a lot of changes in my field over the course of my career. One of the biggest (and saddest) changes I’ve seen is the overcrowding of physical therapy clinics. This has ultimately impacted the quality of care you receive. Reimbursements from insurance companiesRead More…
A hamstring strain is a common injury I see in active patients aged 40 and above. But sadly – it’s also one of the most common mis-diagnoses I see as well. First, what does a true hamstring strain or injury look like? A true hamstring strain typically presents with a sudden, sharp pain in theRead More…
I’ve had a lot of questions about knee pain coming in recently. I wanted to tell you about this as it is a common problem I see people come into the clinic for. I Got this question emailed to me last week by a “confused” reader of my articles suffering with knee pain… “Hey Trupti,Read More…
People tell me all the time: “I don’t need to check the weather anymore, my joints tell me what’s coming.” And as winter approaches, I know I’m going to be hearing more and more of this. So why is it that arthritis sufferers tend to be impacted more during the colder, wetter months? The actualRead More…
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