What is Pronation? Written by: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS People often assume that pronation means you have flat feet. It’s true that most people with flat feet are also overpronators. But individuals with normal feet can also be overpronators. So what is pronation? Pronation is actually a motion. The foot is made up …
Adult onset scoliosis
Adult onset scoliosis Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI So a patient of mine mentioned this article in the New York Times about scoliosis in adults. She was surprised that scoliosis was so prominent in adults, and was not just relegated to a younger population. True, everyone thinks about how scoliosis …
Hip Impingement Syndrome
Hip Impingement Syndrome Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you about hip impingement syndrome, also known as FAI: Femoral Acetabular Syndrome. It’s a disorder of the hip that results in pain and a decrease in range of motion of the hip joint. It can be linked to childhood …
Back pain that’s not from the back
Back pain that’s not from the back Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI A recent article on CNN.com outlined a problem that I’ve run into a few times with my patients. It’s the back pain that most surgeons will not find… They don’t find it because they’re not looking in the right …
What’s Behind That Bloated Belly?
What’s Behind That Bloated Belly? Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT You know you aren’t pregnant and you haven’t been eating excessively or gaining weight. Then why do your pants feel tighter at the waistline and your stomach feels bloated? You may have some trigger points in the abdominal area that are causing …
Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help
Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help!! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a painful pelvic floor dysfunction in which any penetration to the vaginal opening is very painful and restricted. For women who have this condition, using a tampon or having a sexual relationship is …
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Got Pain in Your Back When Caring for a Young Child?
Got Pain in Your Back When Caring for a Young Child? Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT When you are caring for a young child, do you notice tension or even pain in your back? If so, you probably should pay attention to your body mechanics when interacting with your child. Young …
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Pelvic Pain: a Difficult Condition to Talk About…
Pelvic Pain: a Difficult Condition to Talk About… Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Having pain in the pelvis area may be a difficult topic to talk about, even to your physician, and a lot of people suffer in silence. Women are more susceptible to having pelvic pain, partially due to the …
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Spinal fusion surgery
Spinal fusion surgery Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let’s say you have some back pain, you go see a specialist, perhaps an orthopedic surgeon, and discuss your back pain. The doctor mentions surgery. What do you do? For many patient with back pain, this can result in major problems on …
Dry Needling May Help Your Muscle Pain Caused by Trigger Points
Dry Needling May Help Your Muscle Pain Caused by Trigger Points Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT What is a Trigger Point? A Trigger Point is a hyper-irritable spot in a taut band of a muscle, which often can cause pain spontaneously. Trigger points can be the result of trauma, poor posture, …
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