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Rotator Cuff Injuries 101
Do you have shoulder pain? Have been told that you or a family member has a rotator cuff injury, but you are not sure what that means? If this is you, this post is for you as we will cover: Where is your rotator cuff located? Rotator cuff vs frozen shoulder. How do...
What Is Trismus? How is it treated?
At North 49 we recently saw a patient referred to the clinic with the diagnosis of trismus. Unfortunately, she had been living with it since having a tooth removed over a year prior. To make matters worse, the trismus prevented her specialist from examining the inside...
What is vertigo, and how is it treated?
It comes out of nowhere. The earth around you seems to tilt and sway and you feel like you might fall. Your stomach lurches. The lyrics from the the 1969 hit song by Tommy Roe aptly describe your state: “Dizzy, my head is spinning. Like a whirlpool it never ends..."...
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Sciatica Treatment
In our last blog, we explained what sciatica is and how it feels different from other types of back pain. To quickly review: With sciatica, pain starts in the back and travels into the leg, and the leg pain is usually worse than the back pain. If your back pain is...
What is Sciatica & What Causes It?
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’ve got sciatica,” they are talking about a type of pain that comes from irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is different from regular back pain. If you truly have sciatica, the pain that travels down your leg is usually worse...
Your Inner Balance System: The Vestibular System and Dizziness
Have you ever spun around quickly and then felt like the room was still moving when you stopped? That sensation comes from your inner ear, or vestibular system, which plays a key role in balance and motion perception. When this system sends confusing signals, it can...
Thriving Through Change: Exercise Before & After Menopause
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, marking the end of menstrual cycles and fertility. But the transition—commonly referred to as perimenopause (pre-menopause) and post-menopause—can bring with it a wave of physical and emotional changes that affect...
Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly: What They Are and How Physical Therapy Can Help Parents often hear unfamiliar medical terms during their child’s early years. Two of the more common conditions affecting infants are torticollis and plagiocephaly. While...
Pickleball Injuries: What You Need to Know and How to Prevent Them
Pickleball injuries are a common concern for players of all levels. As one of the fastest-growing sports, pickleball is fun, social, and a great workout. However, like any sport, it comes with the risk of injury. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive...
Concussion Guidelines for Healthcare Providers: What You Need to Know from the Latest Research
Whether you’re helping a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, an injured worker, or a senior who slipped at home, concussion management is part of your everyday clinical practice. If you’ve been in the field for a while, you’ve seen firsthand how much things have...
Feeling Dizzy After an Ear Infection (vestibular neuritis)?
Have you ever had a cold or flu and then, days later, felt like the room was spinning—even when you were sitting still? You’re not alone. One of the more common causes of sudden, intense dizziness is something called vestibular neuritis, and it’s often linked to a...
Wrist Pain: Physiotherapy Treatment of Wrist Instabilities
Wrist pain can quickly disrupt your everyday routine—from lifting groceries to typing on a keyboard. One of the most common and overlooked culprits is a wrist instability and TFCC tear. This condition can limit your motion, cause persistent pain, and weaken your grip....