Every human body has an average of 300 working joints of different kinds (sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on age and how the joints are defined). They all connect tissues and facilitate mobility, even down to your pinky toe! Because many of them bend and assist with your range of motion, they are especially vulnerable […]
When the experiences of getting older are by no means universal, it’s not always obvious what exactly is happening within your body. General joint pain and arthritis may present with similar symptoms, including swelling and limited mobility. Here, we’ll look at how to tell the difference between the two, and why a physical therapist in Las […]
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when a sudden jolt of movement whips your head quickly back and forth, straining the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and nerves inside your neck. It’s an injury that can happen in a split second. Although it’s the most common car accident injury, it can happen during a sports […]
Sports can be a lot of fun, but they can also be grueling and hard on the body. If you have a sports injury, you may need help from your physical therapist in Las Cruces, NM. Sports injuries tend to worsen if they aren’t treated properly from the beginning, so it’s important to get a diagnosis […]
Neck pain and upper back pain are often treated as separate issues—but in many cases, they’re connected. The muscles, joints, and nerves in the neck and upper back work together to support the head, manage movement, and keep the spine aligned. When one part of this system isn’t working well, it can place extra strain […]
If you’ve ever felt an odd tingle or sudden weakness in your hand, you might wonder if it’s just temporary—or if it points to something more serious. A pinched nerve in the hand or wrist is a common culprit behind unexplained discomfort. As your Las Cruces, NM physical therapist can tell you, knowing the warning signs […]
Do you have trouble doing regular activities due to numbness or pain in your hand? That may be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition can cause ongoing symptoms that require treatment to reduce the risk of chronic issues. Our physical therapists in Las Cruces, NM, at offer help managing this condition. Let’s explore a […]
No one expects to be injured at work, but these things happen. Depending upon the circumstances at work and your role, you may be more or less likely to experience a workplace injury. When it does happen, it’s important to have a general idea of what to do, because accidents tend to make a person […]
Worried about dealing with back pain all or most of the time? A sore back every now and then can happen for many reasons. But without help, it can turn into chronic pain. Our physical therapists in Las Cruces, NM, provide physical therapy services to lower this risk! You can also do the following to reduce […]
Del Valle Physical Therapy & Hand Therapy in Las Cruces, NM provides dry needling as one of our many drug-free pain relief therapies to alleviate sore, tight muscles. The idea of dry needling, however, causes a lot of questions for people, so our physical therapy team wants to provide some education about it. So, here are […]
