Welcome to the

SPC Archives

Find related articles and learn more about our process at SPC.

Search

Tag: pain

Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Pain

Craig Smith September 7, 2020

Understanding the Rotator Cuff Anatomy and Function   There is a list of classic complaints I hear due to shoulder pain: I have trouble reaching behind my back.  Putting on clothing hurts.  Reaching for objects causes a spike in pain.  I have trouble getting my arm overhead.  I feel like one arm is weaker than the other, and fatigues quickly. I cannot throw. I have trouble sleeping on my shoulder due to pain.  I have pain that runs down my arm.  I have shoulder pain and now I have neck pain.  Often, these complaints are caused by an injury to the rotator cuff.    How do the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff impact physical therapy? What is my rotator cuff injury? How long till my rotator cuff injury is better?   Shoulder Overview The shoulder is a complex joint. It is involved in most daily activities. Once it

Read More »
Smith Performance Center Tucson

Shoulder Pain Everything Hurts

Craig Smith September 7, 2020

  Why is everything hurting?   “I feel threatened by my shoulder. How can EVERYTHING hurt?” This is an actual quote from a patient with chronic shoulder pain. We see patients who are surprised by how debilitating intense shoulder pain can be.  They struggle to reach for objects overhead, behind them, or to the side.  They struggle with putting on clothes and getting dressed. They struggle with self-care activities like grooming and bathing.  They struggle with seemingly minor household activities: cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.  They struggle to find a position they can even be comfortable in. Their shoulder pain affects how they sleep.  They start to complain of shoulder pain causing neck pain, upper back pain, or pain down the arm. They cannot work out due to pain. Sometimes, even something like walking causes shoulder pain.  Their activity is drastically constrained. When symptoms are this intense for a prolonged period

Read More »

Physical Therapy Exercises

Craig Smith September 4, 2020

At Smith Performance Center, physical therapy exercises are used to maximize healing, build resiliency, reduce pain, and correct abnormal motor patterns. We do not use an endless array of exercises that would take an hour or two every day.  We understand more than one to two exercises mean compliance, and performance plummets. Our team wanted to put up common exercises we use to help you remember the form.  We have it broken up by body part and there is some cross-over, so you may see the same exercise in a few different categories. Let us know if you have any questions. Spine Chin Tuck Exercise   Isometric Activation Exercise   Self Massage for the Upper Trap   Self Massage for Posterior Shoulder   Suitcase Carry   Upper Extremity T Exercise   Y Prone Exercise   Serratus Plank   Lower Extremity Clamshell Exercise   Posterior Tibialis Exercise    

Read More »
Physical Therapy Tucson

Physical Therapy Solutions for Shoulder Pain

Craig Smith September 4, 2020

Why should I go to Physical Therapy Solutions at Smith Performance Center for my shoulder injury instead of another clinic? Physical therapy at Smith Performance Center is not a cookie cutter, one size fits all type of operation. Depending on what problem you have, the ‘right’ service might be different. Our process, called the SPC Difference, uses physical therapy in 3 distinct services: PT Solutions – One on One Physical Therapy Sessions using SPC Methodology PT Movement – Group Physical Therapy Sessions using Task Based Protocol for recurrent, chronic, or post surgical injuries Health and Human Performance – Long term strength and movement programming your own coach including injury surveillance, early injury detection, and treatment integration Physical Therapy Solutions  The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and is relied on heavily during daily activities. It has many different structures which can cause pain, and it can be

Read More »

Bracing for Groin Pain

Craig Smith September 2, 2020

A useful brace to compress and reduce pain in the adductor muscles   Bracing, Taping, and Training Aids Home Page Bracing, Taping, and Training Aids   Bracing for poor hip control The SERF Strap   Bracing for foot and lower limb control The Post Tib Brace   Taping for the Foot Modified Low Dye  

Read More »
Categories
Archives
Picture of Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Smith Performance Center logo
Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Location

5602 E. 5th St.

Tucson, AZ 85711

GET DIRECTIONS

Email

admin@smithperformancecenter.com

Phone

(520)398-4886

Fax

(520)398-4775

Updates from Smith Performance Center