Search Results for "knee pain"
444 Results
Muscle Pain During Pregnancy: Part 2
Editor’s note: Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be rolling out a three part series to common symptoms during pregnancy and how to treat them! Help! What Is This Pain I Am Experiencing During My Pregnancy? You’re pregnant! It’s an exciting and busy time for you. So, why are you having...Read More
Muscle Pain During Pregnancy: Part 1
Editor’s note: Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be rolling out a three part series to common symptoms during pregnancy and how to treat them! Help! What Is This Pain I Am Experiencing During My Pregnancy? You’re pregnant! It’s an exciting and busy time for you. So, why are you having...Read More
Pain Free Tips for Gardeners Part 2
Today’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Judy Micek, OT at Athletico Bolingbrook. Athletico continues to celebrate Occupational Therapy month by sharing more gardening tips for you to use this spring. Continue to enjoy time in the garden by using new tools or learning a new routine after gardening.Read More
10 Tips for Fighting Foot Pain
As humans, we are unique creatures for a couple of reasons – one for our ability to reason and two because we live life upright instead of on all fours. Living upright puts a pretty constant workload on our feet. Our feet can become painful or sensitive over time and foot pain is a common...Read More
PostPartum Back Pain: How to Get Relief
You’ve made it through the 9 months of pregnancy and now you can interact with your adorable little one face to face! With all the time spent snuggling, rocking, carrying, and feeding your infant, your back is feeling tense and sore. Wait! This is not how you imagined this special time would be! Caring for...Read More
Knee Replacement Surgery: What to Expect
Knee replacements are one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed today. It is used as a treatment for end stage knee osteoarthritis when other conservative treatments have failed. Recent advances in surgical technique, including the minimally invasive method, have made it a successful option for an individual who cannot tolerate simple daily activities due...Read More
Beauty Before Pain: One Therapist’s Perspective on High Heel Shoes
“I had surgery 2 weeks ago. When can I wear heels?” “I wore heels for 30 years, every day at my job. Now I can’t wear flat shoes because my ankles are too tight.” “I have a growth in my foot that is pressing on some nerves. I just want to wear heels again.” “Please...Read More
Upper Back Pain during Pregnancy
There is a lot of focus on pre-natal lower back pain, but clinically I treat many women in this population that experience upper back (thoracic spine) pain as well. Upper back pain during pregnancy can occur at any point, but is most common in the third trimester. This occurs for several reasons.Read More