Frozen shoulder is one of the most frustrating conditions people experience in the clinic. It often starts subtly—a little stiffness reaching overhead or some soreness when rolling over in bed. Over time, that mild irritation can turn into severe restriction that makes everyday tasks feel surprisingly difficult. At Houghton Physical Therapy, frozen shoulder is something … Read more
As the leaves begin to change and we inch closer to winter, it’s time to shift our focus to something that often gets overlooked: preventing slips, trips, and falls. With the colder months ahead, now is the perfect time to work on your balance and strength to stay safe during icy conditions. At Houghton Physical … Read more
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
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
” As the temperature drops I often hear patients express concerns about pain in the morning. These are a few stretches and exercises I recommend to get your blood flowing and muscles warmed up to help avoid stiffness and soreness throughout the day. “ LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back … Read more
