Explore expert guidance on common aches, injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions, including back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, foot, and sports-related pain.
We tend to forget how important our hands and wrists are until we start feeling pain there. Due to office work, or sports like climbing or baseball, prolonged inflammation in
What to Do for Hand and Wrist Pain? Read More »
Sometimes pain relief can be accomplished through physical therapy. Physical therapy (PT) involves treatments that focus on the prevention and management of injuries or disabilities. PT helps to relieve pain,
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The thoracic spine is often overlooked as a link in the origin of shoulder pain and/or neck pain. It shouldn’t be that hard to imagine once you think about the
Do you know what shoulder and neck pain often have in common…? Read More »
A sprained ankle is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle. Mild sprains may involve overstretching and irritating the ligaments, while severe sprains can cause the ligaments
Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast Read More »
Hi, my name is Kathryn and I am a PTA at Rausch PT in Dana Point, CA. Many of my patients would attest that I am a drill sergeant when
How Much Does Your Posture Weigh? Read More »
Posture is the positioning of the body when a person is sitting, standing, lying down, or performing different tasks. Researchers have linked bad posture with some uncomfortable health conditions and
Tips to Improve Posture Read More »
Upper back pain and tension are common complaints, particularly when people feel stressed or spend a lot of time hunched over desks or computers. Exercises that stretch the neck, shoulders,
Exercises for Easing and Preventing Upper Back Pain Read More »
Headaches affect 47% of the global population and are described by the type and location of pain in the head. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. However, more frequent
3 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Manage Headaches Read More »
As a licensed physical therapist, I have been asked about ice versus heat many times. “When should I use ice?” “When should I use heat?” “What about IcyHot?” Then, there
Should I Ice or Heat My Injury? Read More »
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