Marcel Jacobs PT – Midtown Manhattan Physical Therapy in NYC
Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced at least once in a lifetime in approximately 80% of the population. The most common cause of low back pain is intervertebral degeneration which leads to lumbar disc herniation and degenerative disc disease. This condition occurs so commonly that it has an estimated healthcare …
Spinal osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a condition characterized by the wearing down and degeneration of the protective cartilage that cushions the surrounding layers of bone. This condition causes pain and swelling in the affected areas and may also lead to the development of osteophytes (bone spurs). Osteoarthritis in the spine involves …
Meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. Any form of activity that suddenly requires you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can lead to a meniscus tear. There are different types of tears in the different types of menisci in the knee joint. …
Iliotibial band syndrome occurs when the iliotibial band gets irritated or swollen from rubbing against your hip or knee bones. The tendon spans the outside of your thigh from the top of your pelvic bone down to your knee. Typically, you are at greater risk for developing iliotibial band syndrome if you’re young and exercise …
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is often a broad term used to describe pain and discomfort in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, or patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is sometimes also known as “runner’s knee” or “jumper’s knee” because it is common in people who participate in sports. However, patellofemoral pain syndrome can occur …
Knee arthritis involves inflammatory responses in the knee joint as a result of deterioration in knee joint cartilage. Cartilage provides a cushion inside the knee joint allowing for smooth bending and extending. As cartilage wears away, the space between the bones in the knee joint narrows. Severe knee arthritis may cause bone on bone rubbing …
Each knee joint houses four major ligaments. A ligament is an elastic band of tissue that connects bones to each other to provide stability and strength to the joint. The four main ligaments in the knee connect the tibia (shin bone) to the femur (thigh bone). The four ligaments include: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL): This …
Degenerative Disc Disease involves a wide range of symptoms and severity resulting from a damaged disc causing pain. Intervertebral spinal discs are designed as shock absorbers between the bones of the spine and help the back stay flexible while resisting forces in different planes of motion. Each disc has an inner jelly-like core (nucleus pulposus) …
Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collar bone and your first rib are compressed. This can cause shoulder pain, neck pain, and numbness in your fingers. There are many possible causes of thoracic outlet syndrome including: poor posture, physical trauma from a collision, repetitive injuries from …
Whiplash injury occurs when your neck forcibly bends forward and then backward, or vice versa. The neck injury typically involves the muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in your neck. Whiplash injuries commonly occur as a result of a collision that includes sudden acceleration or deceleration. This type of collision can occur when you are involved …