Reduce Hip Pain When Walking Quickly with 3 SIMPLE Strategies
Hip pain when walking can limit the distance you’re able to go, the speed at which you can move as well as your enjoyment when walking. Hip arthritis can be a common cause of pain when walking but there is good news. With three simple strategies you can not only reduce hip pain but you […]
Pain in the Back of the Knee? 3 Must See Exercises to Reduce Tightness & Improve Mobility
Tightness and pain in the back of the knee is a common issue that many people experience. It is also a common symptom of knee osteoarthritis that can impact walking, stair climbing and standing. The primary reason for pain in the back of the knee is the presence of muscle imbalances. The three muscle groups […]
Arthritis of the knee? 5 ways feel more confident walking longer distances
If you have arthritis of the knee, walking longer distances can become quite the challenge. If you have a trip coming up, want to return to neighborhood walks with your friends or walk around Costco, this article is for you. As a physical therapist I often find people are commonly missing important movements in their […]
How to Increase Stamina (even if you have arthritis): 3 Tips to Start TODAY
When looking at how to increase stamina, joint pain and osteoarthritis can feel like they are standing in the way of your progress. When you have increased difficulty getting around, you may also notice you become more short of breath or you get tired much quicker than you used to. Not being able to keep […]
Walking Backwards: New Answer For Knee Arthritis Sufferers Who Want To Lead A Happy, Active Life in 2023
What if simply changing the direction you are walking could actually REDUCE your arthritis pain? It can be as easy as walking backwards! A recent study showed that “a 6-week retro walking program compared with forward walking or control groups resulted in greater reduction in pain and functional disability and improved quadriceps muscle strength and […]
How to Mix Up Your In Home Walking Exercise to Maximize Arthritis Pain Relief
If you have arthritis, in home walking exercise can be extremely beneficial- but only if you are doing it the right way. There are specific movements that will help you to keep your joints healthy and relieve arthritis pain. The answer is actually NOT forwards walking or marching…Adding variety in your in home walking exercise […]
How to stop limping with arthritis: 3 key movements to master
Limping with arthritis can occur because your body is trying to spend as less time on your painful leg as possible. This is common when experiencing hip, knee and/or ankle osteoarthritis. When you begin to favor one side, your movement begins to change. This can actually lead to more arthritis pain, muscle tightness and other […]
Avoid this with front of hip pain! Do these 3 exercises instead
If you are dealing with front of hip pain, commonly known as hip flexor tightness- it’s possible to find relief! The key is finding out why it is happening then completing movements that don’t flare up the pain. As a physical therapist, hip flexor tightness is common in patients with hip osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis. […]
3 Exercises to Enjoy A Walk on the Beach without Arthritis Pain
When dealing with arthritis pain, it can be difficult to enjoy a walk on the beach if your joints aren’t prepared. You can actually enjoy walking in the sand though with the proper strength and balance. Research has actually shown walking in sand has many benefits both physically and mentally. I mean who wouldn’t want […]
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 […]