Back pain has a way of affecting much more than your back. A morning that usually starts with ease can become a struggle when getting out of bed hurts. Sitting through a workday can feel exhausting. Picking up your child, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, or even putting on your shoes may suddenly require more thought […]
Category Archives: Patient Education
Hearing the words, “You’ve torn your ACL,” can be overwhelming. For many people, the first thoughts that come to mind are, “Will I need surgery?” “How long will recovery take?” and “Will I ever get back to playing sports or doing the activities I enjoy?” These are understandable questions. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury […]
A simple twist while getting out of your car. A sharp turn during a game of basketball. Squatting down to pick up a heavy box. Sometimes, it doesn’t take a major accident to injure your knee. Many people are surprised when they hear they’ve torn their meniscus because they don’t remember experiencing a dramatic injury. […]
If you’ve been living with chronic back pain, you’ve probably heard the advice countless times: “You need to strengthen your core.” t sounds simple enough, but you may have wondered what that actually means and whether it really makes a difference. If so, you’re not alone. At ProKinetics Physical Therapy, we meet many patients who […]
Have you ever reached for something on a high shelf and noticed your shoulders felt unusually stiff? Or maybe you’ve finished a long day at your desk only to realize that your neck and shoulders feel so tight it’s difficult to turn your head comfortably. For many people, shoulder tightness has become such a common […]
We’ve all experienced pain at some point in our lives. Maybe it was a sore ankle after a weekend hike, a stiff shoulder from lifting something heavy, or muscle soreness after starting a new workout routine. In many cases, the discomfort fades as the body heals, allowing us to get back to our normal activities. […]
Heel pain has a way of affecting nearly every step you take. Whether you’re walking through the grocery store, standing at work, or taking your morning walk, discomfort in your heel can make even simple daily activities frustrating. Many people assume that all heel pain is caused by a heel spur, while others believe it’s […]
Whether you’re training for your first 5K, enjoy weekend hikes, or simply like staying active, knee pain can quickly interrupt your routine. One day you’re running comfortably, and the next you’re noticing an ache around the front of your knee every time you climb stairs, squat, or finish a workout. Many people assume they’ve seriously […]
When you’re dealing with back pain, neck stiffness, joint discomfort, or recovering from an injury, one of the first questions that may come to mind is, “Should I see a physical therapist or a chiropractor?” It’s a common question—and an important one. A quick online search will likely leave you with more questions than answers. […]
If you’ve been dealing with pain in your lower back, you may have heard someone say, “It’s probably sciatica.” While sciatica is a common cause of back pain, not every ache or discomfort in the lower back is related to the sciatic nerve. In fact, lower back pain and sciatica are two different conditions, even […]