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Physical Therapists in St. Louis and Beyond At Excel, we believe in a comprehensive approach to physical health. We understand that every patient is unique, and that’s why we offer personalized treatments tailored to your needs. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or looking to improve your general wellness, our team […]
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The physical therapy experience at Excel is unparalleled. Excel Sports and Physical Therapy’s roots in physical therapy go back to 1984, with the start of Cave Springs Physical Therapy in St. Peters. Since that time we have expanded to our current 11 clinics that provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in St. Louis City and […]
How to Treat Arthritis In The Neck Naturally
Arthritis in the neck is often more than just a mild discomfort—it can become a persistent issue that impacts your daily life, whether you feel like you’re “used to it” or not. If you’ve been dealing with stiffness, pain, or limited mobility in your neck and shoulders, you’re not alone. Many people, especially older adults, […]
Can SI Joint Pain Be Mistaken For Hip Joint Pain?
Pain in your lower back, hips, or tailbone can seem minor at first, but when it persists, it can disrupt every part of your life—walking, working, and even resting. And because there are several key joints at the intersection of your lower back and hips, pinpointing the location and cause of the pain can be […]
Common Tennis Elbow Symptoms and Treatments
While it’s true that people who play tennis or other racquet-based sports are common sufferers of elbow pain, tennis elbow can affect anyone who performs repetitive arm motions. Sometimes, the unique demands of jobs like landscaping, serving in a restaurant, or other mild but repetitive labor can cause a repetitive stress elbow injury. If your […]
Common Treatments for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Among the many causes of low back pain is an issue with the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The SI joint is a critical joint that connects the very base of your spine with your hips; it’s the joint that connects the upper body to the lower body. As you can imagine, this point of contact is […]
What factors can affect how long an episode of vertigo may last?
Feeling disoriented and dizzy can be scary, but it often wears off after a few seconds for many people. However, if people have a disorder, injury or infection that affects their inner ear, they might have a recurring spinning sensation, similar to dizziness, known as vertigo. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that can make […]
Vertigo treatment: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) maneuvering
Vertigo essentially refers to feeling like you, or your surroundings, are spinning. It’s often described as dizziness, but it’s a specific type of dizziness that can also cause nausea and difficulty walking. While vertigo itself isn’t a medical condition, there’s a type of inner ear disorder that has vertigo as its prevalent symptom. It’s called […]
3 physical therapist-approved exercises you should try for your vertigo
Vertigo isn’t a medical condition, but rather a sensation that’s often a symptom of inner ear disorders, infections or brain injuries. It refers to feeling like you’re spinning, or like your surroundings are spinning. If this sensation isn’t addressed, it can have an impact on your overall quality of life. Physical therapists use exercises to […]