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Your Ultimate Guide to Conquering Hip and Knee Discomfort
Are you struggling with knees that scream in agony or threaten to give way without notice? Do piercing hip pains challenge your every morning rise, daytime stride, and nighttime rest?
Suffering from hip or knee pain? It can interfere with your everyday life. Fortunately, physical therapy provides a safe way to address the root of your discomfort, steering clear of dangerous drugs and operations. Book a visit with Stride Physical Therapy and wave farewell to hip and knee pain, all without the need for dubious drugs or surgery.
Why am I experiencing hip and/or knee pain?
Wave goodbye to the discomfort of joint pain! Your hip joint, a remarkable engineering marvel in the form of a ball-and-socket, is responsible for executing every little motion your body undertakes. Alongside it, your trusty knee— a robust and tireless supporter— graciously bears the burden of up to six times the weight of your body without complaint. These two joints, working in magnificent harmony, ensure that each stride you take and each rhythm you dance to is executed with grace and precision. As a duo, they provide the strength and stability you need to embark on the many adventures that life has to offer with absolute confidence and ease. With their combined powers, every movement is transformed into an effortless act, allowing you to enjoy the physical activities you love without the shadow of pain.
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Experience pain in your hips or knees? It could be more than just joint trouble. Remember, these vital parts belong to a linked system - the kinetic chain, all about collaborative, weight-bearing harmony. A glitch in your knee could spell trouble for your hip, and the other way around. When the balance is off, strain and wear pile up where you least expect it. Keep the entire chain in check for a smoother life flow.
Understanding hip & knee pain:
Are you tired by ongoing hip and knee pain? Join the countless others facing this struggle. These crucial joints suffer alike – be it the grinding pain of tendinitis or the relentless throb of muscle strain. Constantly on the go, they're equally at risk of acute sprains, agonizing strains, and jolting dislocations.
Suffering from ongoing hip and knee pain? It could be more than just joint pain. Perhaps a pinched sciatic nerve is causing pain in your hips and knees. Or maybe the way you stand or walk is off, putting undue pressure on your joints, causing faster deterioration, and potentially leading to arthritis. Identify the true cause of your discomfort, take charge, and embrace a pain-free lifestyle.
Each joint has its own problems. Hip pain can come from a torn labrum, while knee pain might be due to bursitis, which is swelling in the protective bursa sacs. But our body parts are linked, so hip problems can affect the knees. Tight hip flexors or weak gluteus medius muscles might cause your hips to rotate inwards. This can lead to other issues, like iliotibial band friction syndrome or patellofemoral stress syndrome, by putting extra strain on your knee or kneecap.
Discover Your Path to Hip and Knee Pain Freedom Now:
At Stride Physical Therapy, we excel in eliminating hip and knee pain to improve your quality of life. Our dedicated therapists meticulously examine your hip or knee, checking alignment and structure. They study how you stand, move, and bend, to find the root of your pain. Often, our skilled therapists can completely relieve your pain without drugs or surgery.
Achieve a life without stress or strain through our customized physical therapy. Our specialists focus on making your joints work smoothly again, making comfort your everyday experience. Our exercises, designed specifically for you, will help get rid of joint pain and strengthen your hips and knees. Plus, if you suffer from kneecap pain, our treatments are based on the latest research that combines hip and knee exercises for effective pain reduction. Prepare for an easier return to the activities you enjoy!
Begin a life-changing experience with our focused exercises to strengthen your core, targeting your lower back, abs, and pelvic muscles. We aim to improve your posture, balance your body, and boost your health. Our physical therapists will expertly blend custom treatments like joint mobilizations and targeted soft tissue therapy to relieve pain, restoring your hip and knee health. Book your session at Stride Physical Therapy today and take the first step toward a pain-free existence. Your hips and knees will be grateful!
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A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Chronic Back Pain
At Stride Physical Therapy, we see a lot of chronic low back pain and it’s something we know how to handle. Understanding what causes this pain and how you can prevent it is important to us, so we always make sure our patients and their families are well-informed. Remember, having chronic back pain doesn’t mean you have to accept it as a normal part of getting older. You can still experience less pain and enjoy improved mobility, regardless of how long your back has been bothering you. Book an appointment with Stride Physical Therapy to get a personalized consultation. Keep reading to uncover five key insights our physical therapy team has learned about chronic back pain.
1. Most People Will Experience Back Pain at Least Once
Research shows that the majority of people (up to 80%) will have at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. While not everyone will suffer from long-lasting pain, many cases resolve within a few weeks without special medical care. However, underlying issues like inflexibility or poor body mechanics can persist, increasing the likelihood of recurring pain and injury. Consulting with a physical therapist early can help uncover and address these hidden factors, reducing the risk of conditions like muscle strains, joint misalignments, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, and nerve impingement.
2. Most Risk Factors for Chronic Back Pain Are Preventable
Many back pain risk factors are preventable. This means reducing your risk of chronic pain and alleviating symptoms is largely within your control. Common preventable risk factors include:
Sedentary lifestyle
Excessive weight
Smoking
Poor posture
Physically demanding jobs that require frequent sitting, bending, twisting, heavy lifting, or exposure to vibration
Stress, anxiety, and depression
At Stride Physical Therapy, we take a holistic approach to treatment, addressing both physical and psychological factors to help you achieve long-term relief.
3. Exercise Often Improves Chronic Back Pain
Moving around with chronic back pain can be challenging, but participating in daily movement is crucial for pain management. Exercise keeps muscles and tissues strong, boosts circulation, reduces chronic inflammation, enhances mood, relieves stress, and helps maintain a healthy body weight. Activities like walking, cycling, and specific exercises to improve tissue healing, strength, flexibility, and endurance are proven effective. A physical therapist can help you develop a safe, effective, and enjoyable exercise program tailored to your needs and goals.
4. Surgery and Long-Term Medications Aren’t Always Necessary
Contrary to popular belief, conditions like herniated discs don’t always require surgery. Invasive procedures like spinal fusions are usually not the first option for chronic back pain. Research indicates that only about half of first-time back surgeries alleviate symptoms, and repeat surgeries have even lower success rates. Surgery also carries risks such as prolonged recovery time and post-operative complications.
Physical therapy is recognized as a first-line treatment for chronic back pain, often reducing the dependency on opioid medications. This makes physical therapy a safer, more cost-effective option.
5. Chronic Back Pain Can Improve Even Without Knowing the Exact Cause
Many cases of back pain are "idiopathic," meaning the exact cause is unknown. Imaging studies like MRIs often don’t correlate with a person’s symptoms. A physical therapist is trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat spinal conditions. Even if the exact cause is unclear, physical therapy can still provide relief by addressing symptoms and contributing factors like poor posture, decreased hip and shoulder range of motion, and weak core muscles.
Ready to Make Chronic Back Pain a Thing of the Past?
If you're ready to reclaim your active life and start living with less pain, contact Stride Physical Therapy today. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve long-term relief and improved function.
