As conversations and awareness around pelvic health increases, more and more people are aware of the importance of their pelvic floor muscles for getting them through events like pregnancy and childbirth as well as everyday frustrations like incontinence or constipation. But unlike other muscles in your body, your pelvic floor
Recovering from total knee replacement is important, setting the foundation for your long-term mobility and quality of life. Performing physical therapy exercises consistently and keeping your mind focused on the long-term benefits, is the key to ensuring a successful outcome for years to come. 1. Not going to physical therapy
Contrary to popular belief, cracking your joints has been fairly thoroughly cleared by research as not being detrimental to your health in the short or long term. In fact, some evidence suggests that popping your knuckles or cracking your neck can even be beneficial. However, like any advice you read
Ski season is here, which means it’s time to carve through fresh powder, enjoy the breathtaking views, and make memories with those après-ski firepit moments. However, as every winter sports enthusiast knows, skiing and snowboarding aren’t just about fun and games—they’re also physically demanding. For beginners especially, ski trips can
Have you been walking around, sitting at your desk, or even lying in bed and suddenly noticed that your legs feel unusually sore? You rack your brain trying to recall your last workout or anything that might have led to sore leg muscles for no reason, but nothing seems to
Pregnancy and childbirth are extraordinary experiences that can bring dramatic changes to the body that affect a person in unexpected and sometimes long-lasting ways. The pelvic floor muscles are key in supporting your bladder, rectum, and uterus. It is especially important to maintain stability during pregnancy and after childbirth while the pelvic
When most people think of physical therapy, they often picture a post-surgery rehabilitation process with weekly appointments where you stretch and push your healing limbs to the limit. But physical therapy offers so much more. Because of our specialists’ unique interests and certifications, we at Armor are able to provide
Athletes and people with generally active lifestyles are attuned to the way their joints move and their bodies perform when doing the activities or sport they love. And when they experience minor pain or changes in range of motion, fitness level, or performance, finding answers is a top priority. A
Everyone gets pain or soreness in their shoulders every once in a while, whether after a particularly targeted workout or simply from lifting something heavier than normal. However, pain that shoots down the arm suddenly causes many people to worry about whether something serious is wrong, and what kind of
If you’ve noticed a strange crunching sound when you bend or move one of your knees, you’re not alone. For many older adults, this can be an unsettling experience, even if it isn’t accompanied by pain or other symptoms. The sound might raise a variety of concerns: What does it
Waking up with a stiff or sore neck can quickly ruin your day. If you’ve ever slept on your neck wrong, you know the familiar discomfort of limited movement, tingling sensations, or even sharp pain that can linger for hours (or even days). While this kind of neck pain is
Pain in your lower back, hips, or tailbone can seem minor at first, but when it persists, it can disrupt every part of your life—walking, working, and even resting. And because there are several key joints at the intersection of your lower back and hips, pinpointing the location and cause
