Recently, we had an awesome patient enter our world who was having shoulder pain. She followed the typical route many people go through before seeing us. She saw her primary MD who referred her for an X-ray. On her follow up visit, the doctor explained that her shoulder X-ray was unremarkable. So far, the storyContinue Reading »
If you have ever reached overhead to grab something from a cabinet and gotten a stabbing pain in your shoulder then you know how concerning that sudden, sharp pain is. Or maybe you have just been going about your daily activities, cleaning the house, helping the kids, and exercising only to find that your shoulder isContinue Reading »
Ladies, have you ever been at a party and had to run to the bathroom so you didn’t pee when you were laughing? Or do you have to “pad up” before you go to the trampoline park or bouncy house with your kids? Many women believe that the involuntary loss of urine when they are laughing,Continue Reading »
Many women suffer silently from pelvic floor dysfunction because they think it’s normal for their age, they’ve had children, or everyone has this problem. Well, just because so many women suffer silently does not make it normal. The pelvic floor, a group of muscles situated at the base of the pelvis, plays a crucial role inContinue Reading »
Everyone will be affected by low back pain at some point in their life. Which may cause difficulty with sitting at a desk for long hours, lifting heavy objects, having difficulty exercising, or cause you to experience poor sleep. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take to eliminate or alleviate low back pain. Today,Continue Reading »
Low back pain is a pervasive and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Not knowing the root cause can increase stress and anxiety about your low back pain. Understanding the underlying structures that contribute to low back pain is crucial for effective management and peace of mind. You may find it easierContinue Reading »
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 »
