It’s (finally!) cooled down here in Arizona and runners all over the Valley are hitting the streets and the trails. Many runners may have maintained a routine in the sizzling summer months and can now simply enjoy the gorgeous weather; others may be hitting the pavement after a few months off. Read on […]
If you’ve had frozen shoulder, then you know it’s no fun. That stiff feeling – like you can’t move and your arm is literally frozen! – often combined with an aching soreness, or even jabs of pain. It can be a show-stopper for anyone who experiences it. And, it can feel like it […]
Manual therapy is a hands-on approach used within a course of treatment to address muscle and soft tissue pain, joint stiffness, posture, and to assist in efficient movement. And at Spooner Physical Therapy, we’re using specialized techniques to help each patient thrive.
Manual therapy includes specific techniques used to treat musculoskeletal pain and […]
If you’re experiencing wrist pain, don’t dismiss it. Your wrist is a delicate, complex part of your body, built from a series of joints, ligaments, and cartilage. Together, these elements work together to help your wrist bones slide against each other without causing damage, creating fluid movement. That is, if your wrist is […]
You may associate physical therapy with sports injuries, or post-surgery rehabilitation, but physical therapy can be effective in treating pain associated with almost any physical habit or behavior. Take cell phones, for example. If you’re like most Americans, your phone is within reach 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In fact, Americans spend […]
The science of physical medicine is constantly evolving with new ideas and information that contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation. Physical therapists, who are rehabilitation and movement specialists, can vary in their approach to common injuries and conditions. Many of these different approaches can certainly lead to successful outcomes for the patient. At […]
Golf is a popular sport for all ages, but these days, the Baby Boomer generation is the one flooding the golf course. Many of these Boomers are newly retired or have one foot out the door. Many of them are enjoy golfing two to four times a week—and it’s easy to see why, […]
Falling is a high-risk accident affecting the 65-and-older population. In fact, one out of every three people age 65 or older may experience a fall every year. Certain medical conditions may lead to an increase in falling. Conditions such as vision changes due to macular degeneration or cataracts, can throw off your sense of balance. […]
If you saw Neal Bendesky today, and you had also met him in 2015, there’s a good chance you wouldn’t know it’s him. After all, in 2015 his weight had reached a peak level at 450 pounds. But he had a moment of awakening when a toddler—upon seeing him sitting at the gym in his […]
Do you ever feel like you just can’t get moving some days? That you’re a bit achy, or just so low on energy that vegging on the couch is about all you feel like doing?
If you’re not just having an off day here and there, and if this is a more regular occurrence, […]
