Physical Therapy and Sciatica

Your physical therapist finds that you have sciatica. After performing the initial evaluation, which includes lying on your stomach flat and a complete evaluation of your pain, your physical therapist will move you to the next steps in rehabilitation for lower back...

Physical therapy and scoliosis

Our anatomical or upright position can be maintained because our spine is straight. However, when we bend our spine downwards it bends in the opposite direction. This is known as scoliosis. It can lead to many postures and health problems. Our spine is S- or C-shaped...

Physical therapy and repetitive stress injuries

These injuries affect the soft tissues of the body and include nerves, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Repetitive stress injuries can also be known as repetitive motion disorders, cumulative trauma disorders, and overuse disorders. Repetitive stress injuries may...

Physical therapy and proximal humeral bone fracture

This is a fracture near your shoulder joint. In anatomy, the term proximal refers to being near your body. Humeral is your arm bone. So a proximal-humeral fracture can be defined as a fracture that occurs close to your shoulder joint. This is the most severe fracture...

Physical therapy and pelvic pain

This is when you feel pain in the pelvic area. There are many reasons for it. You may have a dysfunction in your digestive system, kidney system, or muscle and tendon problems with the pelvic bones. The disturbance of the nerves in your pelvic area could be the cause....

Physical therapy and neck pain

Neck pain can be a serious problem and can limit your ability to do normal tasks. It can also cause loss of range of motion in the neck, which can lead to severe pain in your shoulders, arms, and hands. Anatomy of the neck The cervical spine, which is made up of seven...