There have been many studies on this topic, one in particular in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. The study saw that even in 20-year olds, anywhere from 20-40% of those individuals have some sort of disc pathology, but are completely ...
Plantarfasciitis is simply inflammation of the plantarfascia. Most often, it occurs where the tissue attaches to the heal bone. The location of pain is usually on the bottom of the foot, near the heel bone, but more toward the inside portion of it. ...
This photo of one of my patients shows phenomenal results from just ONE treatment after an ankle sprain. I show this so people can understand how getting treatment RIGHT AWAY is not only important in your current recover, but prevent repetition of the ...
A very common question I hear is “How did I tear my rotator cuff?” From my experience, after doing a thorough examination and assessment on a patient, I find there are 3 common reasons. After reading these, if you think you’ve been ...
Attention Bunion Pain Sufferers: Do you or someone you know suffer with Bunion Pain? Do you have to walk on the outsides of your feet to avoid using the Big Toe?” Have you tried treatment or even surgery, but with no help??!! If this is ...
Are you under the impression that working CORE is doing sit-ups? Do you STILL have low back pain after trying crunches and sit-ups? Are you sick of having no answers and unsuccessful treatment for your low back pain? Do you question whether or not the ...
Revealed: 3 SUPER popular questions on FOOT and KNEE PAIN in those who run or walk a lot. “What is the proper FOOT STRIKE?” As the owner of John Lathrop Physical Therapy, I often partner with various running groups and running shoe stores to ...
Finally: A Shoulder Treatment at John Lathrop Physical Therapy that is Helping People Find Permanent Relief and Get Their Lives Back Faster Than Ever Before… Trying to avoid a Rotator Cuff or Shoulder Surgery? Tired of relying on injections or pain ...
Although my primary focus is physical therapy, my background in exercise and athletics leads to me receiving many general questions by my patients regarding their fitness. The most common question I get is “How do I tone my abs?” The answer ...
Pain around the heel can been one of a few things. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you get the correct diagnosis, as all of the following pathologies are often diagnosed as Plantar Fasciitis, and much of the time, the diagnosis is WRONG. In my opinion, the ...
