Constipation can be a very uncomfortable and painful condition in which the bowels move less than 2 times a week and you have hard stools, straining, and incomplete emptying of feces at least 25% of the time. There may significant straining to evacuate stool which causes risk of other problems such as organ prolapse (dropping of pelvic organs such as the bladder), pain, or pelvic floor dysfunction and continence issues. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) leads to abdominal pai

Approximately one in six people experience headaches; one in nine people experience migraines. Some episodes are severe enough to cause lost work or a visit to the physician or hospital for treatment. Children may even be affected by severe headaches or migraines that affect their schoolwork and recreational activities. Physical therapy can help decrease the tight muscles that put tension on the sensitive nerves in the head and neck. Posture can also play a role and can be

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorders cause pain in the face and jaw. People with TMJ have problems with chewing, talking, and pain in related structures (ears and neck musculature). Temporomandibular disorders affect more than 25% of the general population with only 10% seeking help. Patients with chronic TMJ have been found to have higher incidence of depression, poor sleep quality, and lower energy levels. It is also commonly found in people with fibromyalgia or othe

Plantar Fasciitis or foot pain caused by tightening of the connective tissue or plantar fascia can cause significant dysfunction. Tightness of the fascia can place a lot of pressure on sensitive nerves and stimulate bone spur formation. People with this condition often have difficulty walking, foot pain getting out of bed, finding comfortable shoes, and may develop chronic problems. Conservative Physical Therapy Management of foot pain may include: Modalities: such a

Osteoporosis or osteopenia is a thinning of bone caused by your body not building enough bone or breaking too much down. When this happens your bones break more easily. This condition affects more than 25 million Americans of both sexes and includes men and children. Women, however are hit the hardest with one-third of all women over 50 suffering a broken bone because of bone thinning. The most common fracture areas are the spine, hip, and wrist. Fractures are difficult for

Back pain is very common. It is estimated that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life. Some of the common symptoms include: Chronic Back Pain Leg Pain Sacroiliac Pain Tailbone Pain Muscle Pain Nerve Pain Difficulty Functioning Difficulty Working Types of back pain that may benefit from conservative physical therapy treatment: Sciatica: Low back, buttock, and leg/ foot pain from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Herniated or Bul