by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Sep 15, 2017 | Foot Pain, Inflammation, Physical Therapy
Of all the conditions I treat as a physical therapist, plantar fasciitis is one of the hardest. It’s hard because plantar fasciitis can be really painful and disabling. Plantar fasciitis can take longer to heal than say a muscle strain. The very good news is that with... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | May 17, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Inflammation, Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
When we describe inflammation, we use words like swelling, irritation, tenderness, redness, soreness and even in some cases, infection. While inflammation is very normal immediately following an injury, accident, surgery or other traumatic event, it should subside... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Dec 21, 2015 | Chronic Pain, Inflammation, Physical Therapy
As discussed in our previous blog, inflammation is a normal part of tissue healing. It initiates the process of healing by removing damaged cells and flooding the injured region with the cells that promote tissue healing. However, when inflammation persists,... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Mar 12, 2014 | Headaches, Inflammation, NSAID, Pain, Physiology of Pain, Wellbeing
In the last blog, we left off talking about the repercussions associated with NSAID use. The main important point to differentiate is the primary groups of anti-inflammatory medication used. The first are NSAIDs and the second are COX-2 inhibitors. COX-2 inhibitors... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Mar 6, 2014 | Inflammation, Pain, Physical Therapy
Photo courtesy of: FreeDigitalPhotos.net and scottchanIt’s common when you twist your ankle or strain a muscle to reach for some aspirin or any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory to make it better. Some people use aspirin to help take care of their every day aches...