Numbness and tingling in your hand or arm is disturbing. Not knowing what is causing it can lead to sleepless nights. You then schedule an appointment with your doctor only to be given pain medication and muscle relaxers that don’t really solve the problem. Which can lead to increased stress and anxiety about what isContinue Reading »
Vertigo, a condition characterized by a sensation of spinning or dizziness, can be an unsettling and disrupting experience. The world seems to whirl around, balance become elusive, and daily activities become daunting challenges. The question that many people end up asking themselves is – can vertigo be cured?How Vertigo HappensVertigo is most often not aContinue Reading »
Hello Maple Valley! This is Dr. Amy Konvalin, your go-to expert physical therapist. Today, I’m diving deep into a question I often hear from my clients, especially those of us gracefully navigating the adventures of life past 40: Can shoulder pain lead to headaches? You might be thinking, “How can pain in one part ofContinue Reading »
Hey there, wonderful people of Maple Valley! It’s Amy Konvalin your expert physical therapist, here to talk about a topic that many of us prefer not to discuss openly but affects far more people than you might think: urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is a silent struggle that many of our friends and neighbors face daily.Continue Reading »
Are you sick of suffering from stress incontinence? Imagine you’re at a work conference surrounded by colleagues and superiors, and you’re speaking. You and the audience are laughing together, and then you feel that dreaded leaking sensation downstairs. Does that moment of euphoria turn into an embarrassment? This scenario, though unpleasant, is just one exampleContinue Reading »
Are you sick and tired of putting your life on hold because of knee pain? Or terrified of taking part in your favorite activities because of the fear of injury? You’re not alone… Not being able to enjoy the things you love most, missing out on socializing with friends, and always having to stay atContinue Reading »
In this blog, we will be discussing 5 Tips That Will Help You With Foot and Ankle Pain and why it is important to understand the causes of your pain. Foot and ankle pain can be uncomfortable, uncomfortable enough to stop you from participating in activities that you love. It’s important to understand the causesContinue Reading »
In this blog, we will be discussing the myths about shoulder pain that we often hear. Shoulder pain is a common complaint that can have a wide variety of causes. The most common causes are injuries, overuse, and inflammation. Injuries such as dislocations or rotator cuff tears can cause shoulder pain, while muscle imbalances causedContinue Reading »
Have you ever wondered, “what is causing me to have shoulder pain” and how you should go about treating it? Shoulder pain is a common complaint among both athletes and non-athletes. It can occur as the result of an acute injury, such as a rotator cuff tear or dislocation, or due to the effects ofContinue Reading »
Have you been struggling with back pain and want to stay active? In this blog, we can help you by giving you 6 Tips For Exercising With A Bad Back. Back pain is a very common problem, with more than 80% of the population in the United States experiencing it at some point in theirContinue Reading »
