The HARTZ PT Blog

If you’ve ever experienced a herniated disc, you know the experience can be painful. In addition to low back pain, symptoms that radiate down the leg can include burning, numbness, and/or weakness. It is of utmost importance to receive treatment for a herniated disc sooner rather than later.

With winter comes ice, snow, sleet, and other varying forms of precipitation. There’s something they have in common: they make things slippery.

Here’s our team’s compiled list of crafty ways to stay fit during the holidays!

What is TMJ? What Causes TMD?

Shin splints are a common running injury that many people experience when getting back into training after taking a break. It is important to understand how to identify this injury and to take steps that will ensure optimal recovery.

Written by Brian Hartz, DPT, MPT, OCS, CSCS

Knee pain is common and can stem from knee joint, kneecap, or cartilage issues. Depending upon the location of the knee pain, there could be swelling and you may experience difficulty walking.

Written by Brian Hartz, DPT, MPT, OCS, CSCS

Swimming is unique. It’s the one aerobic exercise that offers benefits without the jolt on our joints. In fact, when immersed in water to the waist, your body only bears 50 percent of its weight. Talk about reduced impact!

Don’t make the mistake of returning to your regular running regimen without proper recovery; this could potentially increase the severity of the original injury. When in recovery, take these steps to ensure proper treatment – getting you back on the track in a jiff.

Over 11.5 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The primary symptom associated with CTS is numbness of the fingers. Unfortunately, this numbness is only one of the negative effects associated with the condition. But how does this happen?

The secret’s out: Active Release Techniques (ART) can help you get back to enjoying life – sans pain – more quickly than you previously thought.