There’s something about winter that makes knee discomfort feel louder. Colder mornings.Stiffer joints.Less daylight.More time indoors. It’s common to hear, “My knees are worse in the winter.” And while the cold itself isn’t damaging your joints, the combination of reduced movement, lower circulation, and lifestyle shifts can absolutely make symptoms more noticeable. But here’s the … Read more
As the weather warms up, you’re probably looking forward to enjoying all the outdoor activities that come with summer—hiking, biking, or spending time in the garden. But if knee discomfort or other long-term joint issues have been holding you back, it’s time to think about how you can relieve that discomfort and get back to … Read more
If you’re dealing with ongoing joint discomfort that seems to limit your movement, you’re certainly not alone. Joint issues affect countless individuals every year, reducing mobility, making everyday tasks more challenging, and impacting overall quality of life. Whether you’ve been managing discomfort for a while or have recently noticed changes in your joints, it’s important … Read more
For the past 10 years, I’ve been working closely with people of all ages to help them find relief from chronic knee pain. In my experience, I can confidently tell you that the usual “cocktail mix” of rest and painkillers will do absolutely nothing to address the underlying issues causing knee pain—no matter what most … Read more
Knee discomfort is something that many people experience, whether it’s from a past injury, daily strain, or the natural effects of aging. It’s also one of the most common reasons people visit physical therapy, and it can significantly affect your mobility and overall quality of life. The good news is that you don’t have to … Read more
LACEY (WA) – We have covered a lot of topics related to knee pain so far so let’s do a quick review. We have discussed the three things that could be making your knee pain worse such as; wearing the wrong type of shoes, sitting with your legs bent, and not working hard enough. We … Read more
A patient came into the clinic a few weeks ago limping with knee pain and asked: “I’ve had this knee pain for a few weeks now. I’m not sure what I’ve done to it but I’ve tried taking painkillers and that didn’t help. I was trying to rest it so that it wouldn’t hurt. But … Read more
LACEY (WA) – Have you ever been going about your usual daily jobs or chores such as taking out the trash, gardening, laundry, or even making your bed when you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your back that leaves you hardly able to move? Well you’re not alone! This recently happened to one of … Read more
Quick question: How many of you have Googled ‘preventing back pain’? I thought so. We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury…but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’m about … Read more
Has this ever happened to you? You’re going about your day doing your usual day-to-day jobs like taking the trash out or changing the sheets. All of a sudden you feel a sharp pain in your back and you can hardly move… Sound familiar? Just a few weeks ago this happened to one of our … Read more
