The knee is like the middle child, taking the fall for the older or younger child. This means that knee issues often originate from somewhere above, like the hip or back, or below, like the foot or ankle. The knee joint is made up of the femur, tibia, and fibula. The ligaments on either side […]
4 Tips for Managing Hip Pain
Hip pain can be quite debilitating and uncomfortable. Recently, it seems that there is a surge in hip pain because of all the sitting people are doing. It is now more important than ever to keep moving and take care of your hip pain. Hip pain has many different causes, is very common and your […]
Why Women Have Hip Pain and Exercises That Help
In a recent hip pain blog post I described common reasons why people experience hip pain. What I didn’t talk about was how important your hips are to your overall well being – especially if you are a woman. When you have a hip problem, other parts of your body can easily become injured. Women […]
Understanding Hip Pain
Ann came to me complaining of hip pain while walking and sitting for extended periods of time. She wasn’t able to do the things she loved to do like go to museums, attend concerts, or go on long walks because of weakness and arthritis. After physical therapy, Ann is now able to do most of […]
Patient Spotlight: Beth’s Hip, Neck, and Lower Back Pain
How did you come to own a flower shop? Well, in thinking back, it was just a stroke of good luck. It was really my husband’s business adventure. He had financed his college education by working part time in a local flower shop. Years later, he ended up buying a flower shop with a […]
