tendinosis

Why the Difference between Tendinitis and Tendinosis Matters

Tendinitis and Tendinosis: Why the Difference between them Matters. Many patients at our specialized physical therapy practice in Portsmouth, NH, suffer from either Tendinitis or Tendinosis. Tendinitis and Tendinosis sound very similar, and are often used interchangeably but they couldn’t be more different. And neither should their treatment regimen. Tendonitis is an acute, short-term, inflammatory condition […]

Back Pain

5 Reasons Exercise is Hurting Your Back

The research continues to show that the best “treatment” for back pain is exercise. But what do you do when exercising causes back pain instead of helping? This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from our clients. The doctor looks at their back and takes an X-ray. He or she only sees […]

knee pain source

When Knee Pain Doesn’t Go Away – Consider your lower back.

One of the most important things to get right when it comes to successfully resolving knee pain is to correctly identify the knee pain source. Is your knee pain actually due to a problem in your knee? Or is the root cause of your knee pain coming from somewhere else in your body? Rosedale, et […]

Knee Pain

Knee Pain? Top 3 Causes and What You Can Do.

Knee pain impacts one-third of all Americans, and annoyingly interferes with activities of daily life. Such activities could be as simple as walking, squatting, going up and down stairs, and getting in and out of the car. This is in addition to the multitude of recreational activities knee pain can impact. It’s the second most […]

tendinitis and tendinosis

Why Cortisone Shots Often Fail in the Knee

When you’ve got nagging, persistent knee pain, it’s common for doctors to recommend a cortisone shot in the knee. A cortisone shot in the knee, also known as corticosteroid injections, or “steroid shots”, works by reducing inflammation in your knee joint in an effort to alleviate pain. Sounds pretty straightforward, right?  Well… not so fast. Assuming your […]

skiing

Four tips to Protect your Knees and Avoid Injury when Skiing

Skiing can put a lot of stress on your knee joints and if you’re not careful – lead to pain and injury. Your knee joint requires both mobility and stability to function well. It’s important for your knee joint to be mobile enough to allow for a full range of motion. But, it also needs […]

Herniated Disc

3 Reasons You’re at Risk of a Herniated Disc

A herniated disc can occur in any part of our spine. However, we often see it happening in the lower back. This condition has also been known as a bulging, protruding, or ruptured disc. 80% of people will experience lower back pain at one point in their life – and for some this may be from a herniated […]

Hip Pain

Hip pain not going away? Three Reasons Why.

Hip pain is not nearly as common as knee or back pain, but it still impacts much of the population and it can be quite debilitating – especially when it doesn’t go away. People routinely report hip pain in the side of their hip and in their groin. They may even complain that it radiates […]

Staying Active

5 Tips to Stay Active and Avoid Injury in Your 50’s

I work with a lot of clients in their 50’s and beyond. Staying active over 50 is a big priority for them as they age. An injury can significantly derail this plan, especially as we age, since recovery just isn’t as easy. Here are five of my top tips when speaking to folks over the age […]

Tendonisis

Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis – The BIG difference and why it matters

If you’ve ever suffered from tendonitis or tendinosis – then you know that it can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months! Tendonitis is an acute, short-term, inflammatory condition typically caused by repetitive overuse of your tendon. Tendinosis, on the other hand, is a chronic, degenerative condition of your tendon that involves deterioration of collagen, a structural […]

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