Arthritic Hip Groin Pain? Avoid this one thing and try these 3 movements instead!
Hip groin pain can be a symptom of hip osteoarthritis but isn’t something you just have to live with. There are ways to find relief and reduce the tight muscle feeling in the front of your hip. Strong research points to movement as a primary intervention to help with this type of pain. In this […]
5 simple ways to find relief in ankle with arthritis from a physical therapist
An ankle with arthritis can be tricky but there are ways you can find relief! There are a few important aspects to finding relief including building ankle muscle strength as well as making sure it is moving how it should. Research points to conservative treatment as the first step in treatment including weight loss, movement, […]
9 Quad exercises for strength you need for healthy knees recommended by a physical therapist
You may have heard quad exercises for strength can be helpful for knee osteoarthritis relief but it can be hard to find the best exercises that don’t make your knees angry. Why is quad or thigh exercise strength so important? Why do you feel weaker if you have knee osteoarthritis. It’s time to find some […]
9 Do’s and Don’ts if you have knee arthritis pain
If you have knee arthritis pain, it is important to know which things you should and shouldn’t be doing, especially if you are searching for pain relief. As a physical therapist that exclusively works with clients with osteoarthritis- I have found 9 common things that I find myself telling clients to do or avoid. I […]
10 Best TRX Leg Exercises You Should be Doing in 2022 If You Have Joint Pain
The 10 best TRX leg exercises you can do for stronger legs and more confidence in your joints include supported squat variations, lunges, lateral stepping, march forward and back, single leg balance, and jumping. TRX suspension training is an amazing tool for those new to exercise or those dealing with joint pain, especially arthritis. It […]
Knee Pain When Climbing Stairs? 5 Exercises You Need to Master to Find RELIEF!
Knee pain when climbing stairs is extremely common whether you have pain going up or down the stairs- you are not alone! But what if I told you there was a chance that you could actually master the stairs and climb them with ease. Specific exercises can help you build strength so you can trust […]
The TRUTH About Knee Clicking: Is it dangerous? + 3 ways to reduce the noise!
Does your knee clicking make you think something is wrong with your knee? Are you trying to find out what is causing it and how to fix it? Well you are in the right spot. When hearing a knee click, it can be associated with knee osteoarthritis, previous knee injuries, or simply if you are […]
Is cycling good for knee arthritis? 3 Mistakes to avoid when trying to cycle for knee pain
You may have heard you can cycle for knee pain relief but are you afraid of making your knee pain worse? You may have been told a recumbent exercise bike is best…but is it? There are a few mistakes people commonly make that you need to consider before hopping on a bike or a cycling […]
How to Heal a Torn Meniscus Naturally: What a Physical Therapist Wants You to Know Before You Consider Surgery
That Dang Meniscus! How to Heal a Torn Meniscus Naturally: The 4 Best Ways | Keep the Adventure Alive A torn meniscus diagnosis can feel like a turning point, and not in the direction you were hoping for. You might be told surgery is the next step. You might be wondering whether you will ever […]
Can Arthritis Be Reversed?! 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To STOP the Progression
So can arthritis be reversed? Many are too quick to say no because there isn’t a cure for arthritis but there is hope out there to stop the progression of it. You can reverse the severity of the symptoms of arthritis so you can still THRIVE. No raining on your parade today! The journey to […]