Hip pain after running is common, but it is not something you should ignore. Running places repeated stress through the hip, pelvis, and lower back. When your strength, mobility, running form, or training volume is not matching the demand, pain can start to show up. The location of your pain can give clues about what may be causing it. Common Causes of Hip Pain After Running Hip pain after running can come from several different areas, including: Hip flexor irritation — pain

A pinched nerve in the neck, also called cervical radiculopathy, happens when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated or compressed. This can cause pain that starts in the neck and travels into the shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, hand, or fingers. Common Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve in the Neck A pinched nerve can feel different from person to person, but common symptoms include: Neck pain or stiffness Pain traveling into the shoulder, arm, or hand Numbness or tingling Burning, s

Is Your Dizziness Actually Vertigo? Feeling dizzy can be unsettling, but not all dizziness is the same. One of the most common causes is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), but other conditions can produce similar symptoms. Knowing the difference is important because the right treatment depends on the cause. What Is BPPV? BPPV occurs when tiny calcium crystals inside your inner ear become displaced and move into one of the balance canals. When you change the position

Shoulder Pain Keeping You Awake? Shoulder pain that gets worse at night is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Many patients tell us they can get through the day, but as soon as they lie down, their shoulder begins to ache. The good news? Most nighttime shoulder pain can be treated without surgery. Why Does It Hurt More at Night? When you're standing, gravity helps position your shoulder. Once you lie down, pressure on the joint and surrounding tissue

Knee Pain on Stairs Is Common—and Usually Treatable If your knee hurts when walking down stairs but feels better on level ground, you're not alone. This is one of the most common complaints we hear at Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness. Pain while descending stairs often means the structures around your kneecap are under more stress than they can currently tolerate. The good news is that identifying the cause early can help you recover without relying on injections or surgery.

Pain Down Your Leg Doesn't Always Mean Sciatica Many people assume that any pain traveling down the leg is "sciatica." While sciatica is common, another condition called piriformis syndrome can produce similar symptoms. The good news is that a thorough physical therapy evaluation can usually determine the source of your symptoms and guide the right treatment. At Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness in St. Joseph, Michigan, we frequently evaluate patients with leg pain and numbnes