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Nurses and teachers develop foot pain from standing all day

How to Stop Foot Pain from Standing All Day: A Nurses' & Teachers' Guide

Being on foot all day at work takes a toll, and many teachers, nurses, and others struggle daily. With these 7 easy tips, you can...
Tennis Elbow stretches aren't enough for pain relief that lasts

When Tennis Elbow Stretches Aren’t Working: What to Do Instead

Even when you do Tennis Elbow stretches consistently, pain can persist or flare up. Here are the 4 factors you should look at, and 5...
A morning foot massage right out of bed can relieve heel pain in the morning

Heel Pain in the Morning or After Running: Causes & Self-Care

Most likely cause of heel pain in the morning or heel pain after running is Plantar Fasciitis. Here's how to treat heel pain yourself and...
Cortisone shots can relieve Plantar Fasciitis pain quickly, but they have important limitations

A Cortisone Shot for Plantar Fasciitis? Here's How to Think about Its Pros and Cons

Cortisone shots can relieve Plantar Fasciitis pain quickly, but have limitations. For example, a cortisone shot can't treat the tissue damage itself, so the pain...
How to give yourself great calf massage for PTTD

Calf & Foot Massages to Relieve PTTD Pain: No Ankle Massagers Needed!

Quickly give yourself some PTTD ankle pain relief, using these calf and foot massage techniques physical therapists use. Pro tip: don't massage the posterior tibial...
Physical therapy costs add up quickly

How Much Does Physical Therapy Cost for Soft Tissue Injuries? Tips to Get Effective, Affordable Care

Physical therapy costs add up fast for chronic injuries like Plantar Fasciitis: even with insurance, it's typically $500 or more. Our PT shares 8 ways...
Plantar Fasciitis stretches aren't enough to resolve the root cause. Add strengthening moves for relief that sticks.

Plantar Fasciitis Stretches: Benefits, and What to Do When It's Not Enough

Stretching can relieve calf tightness and arch pain associated with Plantar Fasciitis, but it's not a cure-all we once thought it was. For pain relief...
Walk 10,000 steps (or more) without risking overuse injuries

How to Walk 10,000 Steps without Risking Overuse Injuries

Trying to walk 10,000 steps a day for health benefits or for fun? Use these PT tips to walk more, and avoid overuse injuries as...
Get quick Plantar Fasciitis pain relief from the Loft 2 Brace

Quick Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief: Brace & Other Tips from Our Physical Therapist

Get four physical therapist tips for quick Plantar Fasciitis pain relief. Remedies like rest and icing are only temporary. Opt for tools that can also...
Soft tissue mobilization, using the Alleviate Massage Blade

What Is Soft Tissue Mobilization? Techniques for At-Home Recovery

Soft Tissue Mobilization is an effective PT treatment for injuries. Learn the Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques to heal your chronic pain conditions at home. ...
Low-dye taping, an example of using taping for load management

How to Apply Load Management for Injury Recovery Like a PT

Speed up your recovery from repetitive stress injury, using the load management technique. Load management reduces pain, promotes healing, and lets you build defenses against...
Give yourself effective Tennis Elbow massage for pain relief and long-term resolution

Tennis Elbow Massage: How to Massage Tennis Elbow Like a Pro, and Why It Works

Learn from our physical therapist how to give yourself a pro-grade Tennis Elbow massage that relieves pain quickly, heal the tissue, and prevents flare-ups. It...
Tennis Elbow self-care with Alleviate Elbow Brace & Massager

Tennis Elbow Self-Care Using Physical Therapy Principles

Good physical therapist can be hard to come by. Use this 3-step Tennis Elbow self-care guide by our PT, and you can effectively treat Tennis...
Arnica Montana flower

What Is Arnica? Benefits and How to Use It

Some studies suggest Arnica Montana extracts may be effective at chronic pain relief and workout recovery. Learn about the potential Arnica benefits and how to...
PTTD exercises like side leg raises are also great flat foot exercises.

The Best Flat Foot Exercises to Reduce Pain and Support Your Arch Are PTTD Exercises. Here’s Why.

Physical therapy exercises for PTTD build strength in the muscles and tendons that support the shape and functions of the arch. To reduce pain from...
Tennis Elbow exercises should target specific muscles and tendons that work with the ECRB tendon

How to Relieve Pain and Prevent Flare-ups with Tennis Elbow Exercises

Strengthening exercises are an integral part of effective Tennis Elbow treatment. Learn which types of exercises are effective, how often to do them, and how...
Signs Plantar Fasciitis is healing and what to do if you feel stuck.

Signs Plantar Fasciitis is Healing, and What to Do When You’re Stuck

Plantar Fasciitis recovery takes time and patience. Like with many chronic pain conditions, it’s normal to have a day or two of setbacks when you’re...
What should you not do with Plantar Fasciitis?

What Not to Do with Plantar Fasciitis - and What to Do Instead

Plantar Fasciitis myths abound. Here are the top eleven what not to do, and what to do instead, to relieve pain more effectively speed up...
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