Houghton Physical Therapy

The 5 Most Common Summer Injuries and How to Avoid Them to Stay Active All Season

Summer should keep you moving, not slow you down. Learn the 5 most common summer injuries, how to prevent them, and when Houghton Physical Therapy can help you stay active and healthy.

Summer has a way of getting people moving again.

The weather improves, the days get longer, and suddenly calendars begin filling up with gardening projects, hiking trips, vacations, pickleball games, long walks, yard work, swimming, and outdoor activities that may have been on pause during the colder months.

And honestly, that is a good thing.

How To Eliminate Knee Pain In Time For Spring

Knee Pain

Are you worried your knee pain may get in the way of your busy spring plans? We know spring is a very active time for some. Whether it’s gardening, taking walks in the park, riding a bike, or enjoying outdoor activities with family and friends, there’s always something exciting happening. If persistent knee pain is … Read more

What Are The Signs Of Sciatica Improving?

sciatica

Sciatica is something that many of our patients at Houghton Physical Therapy suffer with, but how do you know when your sciatica/sciatic pain is improving? For lots of people, sciatic pain can be some of the worst pain they have ever felt. When sciatica is at its worst, relief can seem unlikely and nothing will … Read more

How Can I Improve My Posture For A Healthy Back

Many people, including our patients at Houghton Physical Therapy, often underestimate the power of great posture, why your posture is so important, and the endless benefits it can have on your lifestyle. For most people, their time is more likely spent sitting at a desk or in their car driving, standing up for long periods … Read more

Why Does My Sciatica Cause Pain Down the Back of My Leg?

Since the easing of restrictions, we’ve been seeing lots of patients at Houghton Physical Therapy with extreme back pain caused by sciatica, with a pain shooting down the back of their legs. Do you get a shooting pain down the back of your leg? This pain could be sciatica. Our Clinical Manager, Alex, said: I … Read more