Heel and Ankle Pain

Two physical therapy exercises that can help your heel and ankle pain

March 5th, 2021

A combination of heel and ankle pain is often caused by injuries to lower leg soft tissue. For instance, plantar fasciitis can lead to pain in both of these areas, and Achilles tendinitis can as well.  Both of these issues are relatively common lower body issues. It’s estimated that about 10% of the general population

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How Long for Herniated Disc to Heal Without Surgery

Four factors that can affect how long herniated discs take to heal without surgery

March 4th, 2021

A herniated disc is a troubling issue. It occurs when one of the discs between your vertebrae is damaged. Damage to the disc’s outer covering allows its inner material to poke out, or herniate. How long such an injury can take to heal without surgery can be different from person to person.  However, it’s common

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Cycling Knee Pain

What can I do about my knee pain from cycling?

March 3rd, 2021

Cycling is one activity that people have been using to improve their cardiovascular fitness. While it offers many benefits, cycling can also lead to issues like knee pain.  Knee pain is a common issue that occurs in cyclists, and one study found that 23% of the professional cyclists surveyed had experienced knee pain. Fortunately, there

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