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Hip Pain And Arthritis Treatment Royersford, PA
Hip pain and arthritis can cause groin pain, buttock pain, outer hip pain, and even knee or shin pain. If you’re having trouble crossing your legs- or sitting indian style… then you might benefit from hip treatment to make you move and feel better…
Just the other day, a women came to me with buttock, knee, and shin pain- after she had been told it was coming from her lower back… she even had injections to her lower back- with NO RELIEF.
After listening to her story, and looking at how she moved, It was clear that all of her symptoms were caused by a problem in her hip- NOT her back… in fact, she had no back pain… had someone taken the time to listen- it was clear that she had no back problem.
When I asked- what do you feel is causing your problem- she said, “My Hip!”
Sad, but true…
Anyways, there are several common signs of hip arthritis… click the video to learn the 4 Telltale Signs…
Hip arthritis often sounds and feels like a problem coming from the back— you might even have a problem in the back and the hip!
But, if you’ve been treated for your back pain and nothing is working- consider that perhaps you have no problem in your back…
If you’re 50 years of age or older, and feel buttock, groin, or outer hip pain… even knee pain or shin pain- be aware that your hip could be the problem.
The hip can refer or send pain to all of these areas… many mistake a problem in the hip as a problem in the back… or even sciatica.
It can be easy to miss…
There are even stories of people who have knee replacements (get new knees) and afterwards feel no relief. But when they later get treatment for their hip- or even a hip replacement- all their knee pain is gone…
Hip pain treatment is aimed at improving motion in the hip and then getting you stronger, so you can move better and get back to normal. Many times a hip surgery/replacement is not needed. Physical therapy and specialized hip treatment can completely relieve your pain… cool stuff.
Anyways, if you’re in the Royersford, Limerick, Collegeville, or Phoenixville, PA area- call 484 552 3767 to figure out the cause of your buttock and groin pain.
Royersford, PA- Severe Back Pain Vanished In 5 Weeks…
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a man named Harry from Collegeville, PA. Harry is an awesome guy who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, taking care of his lawn, and doing things with his family. That was until his back and hip pain became so severe he could barely sleep, let alone enjoy being outdoors. In fact, on father’s day he had to “call it quits” because he couldn’t tolerate moving around. He had expensive MRI’s, injections, and other treatments that weren’t giving him relief. He had yet to try physical therapy and specialized back pain treatment… until one day he decided he had HAD ENOUGH…
After 5 visits of treatment to his lower back, including hands on manual therapy, specific back pain exercises, and back pain education- He just sent me a text… “Charlie, motorcycle trip went without incident…” Pretty Cool- NO PAIN! Harry’s back to living life without the constant thought of lower back pain… and he’s way more in control of his back pain- so that he can keep it from coming back.
Meet Harry- at my physical therapy clinic in Royersford, PA… where we specialize in treating lower back pain… (see the other happy campers on the wall behind him)
Here’s what Harry had to say about his physical therapy experience… Right here in Royersford, PA
“I encountered hip pain so severe I could not walk, sleep or stand due to spinal stenosis, arthritis and degenerative disc disease. I sought relief from medical doctors, but they failed to give any solution after prescribing tests, medications, x-rays, and MRI’s. Dr. Charlie guided me within five weeks to where I am no longer in constant pain, and I am able to resume normal activities.
| Condition | Remedy | Outcome |
| Severe Left Hip Pain | Stretches and strength exercises. | Able to resume everyday activities within 3 visits. |
| Pain prohibited sleep due to discomfort | Understand the contributing factors to pain and use knowledge tools to reduce pain. | Able to get comfortable lying in bed after three visits. I now know how to reduce or eliminate the pain through stretches. |
| Unable to sit in car or chair | Use of proper seat adjustment and back supports to reduce pain. | Able to drive and sit without discomfort within three weeks. |
| Walking short distances, unable to go far. | Use exercise and stretches to relieve pain | After three office visits, I can walk without restrictions. |
Dr. Charlie took the time to listen and understand my pain issues and develop a remedy plan specific to my needs. I highly recommend Dr. Charlie and his PT skills above seeking relief through medical professionals. PT is much quicker, less expensive, less stressful.”
-Harry Chamberlain
If you have back pain and are looking for back pain treatment and specialized physical therapy treatment in Royersford, Collegeville, Phoenixville, Limerick, King of Prussia, OR Philadelphia, PA- call 484 552 3767 or email charliejohnsondpt@gmail.com.
Happy Healing,
Dr. Charlie Johnson, PT
Causes Of Lower Back Pain And Leg Pain- Royersford, Collegeville, Limerick PA
While there are many causes of lower back pain and/or leg pain, there are two causes that are MOST common. In most cases, leg pain is caused by pressure on a nerve or the discs in the lower back. Physical therapy treatment is aimed at relieving pressure on one or both of these structures.
Watch the short video below to learn more…
Click Here To Learn About Two Causes Of Lower Back And Leg Pain
There are two types of leg pain… REFERRED and RADIATING. leg pain… OR BOTH.
Referred pain is just as it sounds… pain referred or signals sent from one place to another. So, in the spine- the structures like the joints and discs in the back can send pain signals to parts of the body (other than just the back) into the buttock and down the leg. Depending on which structure is irritated will determine where you feel your symptoms… Referred pain is “non specific” and LARGER in coverage than radiating pain. It is often described as deep and achy and hard to pin point exactly…
On the other hand- Radiating pain is often involves irritation or compression of the nerve in the back… often termed as sciatica. Radiating pain takes a more specific path- and is often described as electric, shooting, or burning… you might even feel numbness or tingling.
And because a herniated DISC is the number one cause of SCIATICA many people have BOTH types of pain…
Think of the Sciatic nerve like a garden hose… Now, imagine you’re outside watering your plants when all the sudden the flow of water stops… What do you do? You check for a KINK! When you find the kink and undo it, the water starts flowing again. Now, nerves carry information such as FEELING and MOVEMENT… meaning depending on where they travel- they allow you to feel things touching you, and they “plug into” muscles- allowing your muscles to move and fire. When there is a KINK (or compression) on the nerve, you may notice that you develop numbness or tingling, OR even weakness in the leg. Any great physical therapist is trained to find the KINK and relieve the pressure on the nerve so that you feel normal again.
I know- complicated right? Well, if you’re in the Royersford, Limerick, Collegeville, Trappe, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, or Philadelphia, PA area- and have questions about back pain treatment or need specialized physical therapy- call 484 552 3767 or email charliejohnsondpt@gmail.com
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Royersford, PA- What is Sciatica?
If you’ve got lower back pain or leg pain numbness or tingling- check this video out…
Click the video below to learn about “Sciatica”… it’s a short video that talks all about it.
WHAT IS SCIATICA?
Sciatica is numbness, tingling, burning or shooting that is felt down one or both legs in a narrow band that occurs when pressure is placed on a nerve.
WHAT DOES SCIATICA FEEL LIKE?
The most common feelings are pain, numbness, and tingling in a narrow band down the leg. Everyone is unique though… here are some common ways people may describe feelings from sciatica:
• Electric
• Burning
• Weakness
• Shocking
• Coolness
• Bee Stings
• Shooting
• Trickling Water
One lady even told me, “It feels like ants are crawling on me…”
Point being… sciatica can create many unusual and scary feelings…
Good thing is… sciatica goes away.
The number one cause of sciatica is a herniated disc- due to pressure that is placed on the nerve by the disc herniation….
People who have pain due to a herniated disc USUALLY (but not always) have pain when sitting, bending, lifting, and when going from a sitting to standing position. It may, at times, feel like it’s hard to stand up straight… OR if things are really bad- your who body might be shifted to one side (usually away from the side of the leg pain).
If this sounds like you… and you’re looking for back pain treatment or specialized physical therapy in Royersford, Collegeville, Limerick, or Phoenixville, PA? Call 484 552 3767 or email me directly at charliejohnsondpt@gmail.com
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7 Tell Tale Signs Of A Herniated Disc
Do you live in Royersford, PA or the surrounding areas? Are you sick and tired of lower back pain or sciatica? If you’re looking for back pain treatment and first-class physical therapy to help you heal naturally from your lower back pain call 484-552-3767.
You should know that the single most common cause of lower back pain and sciatica is a herniated disc.
What is a herniated disc?
A herniated disc, also known as a bulging or slipped disc, occurs when the inner jelly is pushed outwards through a tear in the outer portion of the disc resulting in a bulge or herniation (kind of like when the jelly is squeezed out of a donut). They can happen in any part of the spine, but are most common in the lower back.
A herniated disc can cause dull, achy pain in the back, buttock or leg… and if large enough, may even press on nerves in the spine- causing sciatica.
In this video I share with you the 7 tell tale signs of a herniated or bulging disc. Here they are…
1. Back pain that comes and goes. Does your lower back “got out” on you every once in-a-while…then just seems to go away on its own only to return next year?
2. Central lower back pain that feels achy or stiff.
3. Sciatica down the back of the leg or wrapping around the front of the leg from the lower back. Did you know that the number one cause of sciatica is a herniated disc?
4. Pain worsens with sitting. When we sit we put pressure on the front of our disc- which causes the stuff inside the disc to move backwards and puts pressure on the disc and nerves…causing pain, numbness, or tingling.
5. Pain worsens with going from sitting to standing.
6. Pain worsens with coughing or sneezing
7. Feels better standing
There you have it- 7 tell tales signs of a herniated or bulging disc…
Now, you might be wondering… can a herniated disc heal? Fortunately, they can! Physical therapy is often the first line of defense (or should be) and is a wonderful and effective all natural treatment solution that helps people with herniated discs heal.
If you’re in the Royersford, PA area and are looking for a physical therapist who specializes in lower back pain treatment- call 484-552-3767
Visit https://www.physicaltherapyjohnson.com/backpainroyersford/ to learn more about what successful treatment looks like for herniated discs…