Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chronic Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Our bodies constantly send us feedback. Unfortunately, we have become desensitized to these signals to the extent that sometimes we are unaware of issues until it is too late. Many times, it is only in retrospect do we realize what was missed. According to a report released in 2011 by the Institute of Medicine of the… Read More...
Does Cold Weather Cause Joint Pain, or Am I Crazy? By SportsMed Physical Therapy You may have heard this before – cold weather causes joint pain. The complaint can be heard commonly among those with joint or back pain. So is it true? Research to backing it is limited but generally it is believed to be true and there is a name – Cold Allodynia. To be more specific the cold itself may not… Read More...
How To Treat A Basic Sprain: R.I.C.E. By SportsMed Physical Therapy Basic Sprains: Ligaments are elastic-like bands that connect bone-to-bone, keeping your joints steady and stable. A sprain happens when fibers of a ligament tear. Chances are, you’ve had a sprain at some point in your life, but as common as this injury is, most people don’t know how to properly treat it when it happens…. Read More...