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Lumbar Disc Herniation – A Comprehensive Guide for Sufferers
The discs located in the spinal column are imperative to the overall functionality of the lower back region. These act as shock absorbers in the areas between the vertebrae. They provide support for the upper body, and they permit movement in all directions. If a disc...
What Causes Sinus Pressure
Pressure within the sinuses occurs when the membranes of the nasal passages experience inflammation or swelling. Examples of causes behind sinus pressure include sinusitis, irritants within the environment, and the accumulation of mucus from illnesses, such as...
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis or Popeye Elbow
The elbow allows us the capability to perform numerous movements, such as lifting and throwing. The elbow is considered to be a complex joint; that is, it is formed by three distinct bones. These are the radius, the ulna, and the humerus. Each has a certain amount of...
What is the Best Treatment for Arthritis in the Knee?
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of the joints throughout the body. The most common symptoms include swelling, stiffness, and pain. While it is true that arthritis has the capability of negatively impacting any joint within the body, it is most commonly an...
Whiplash – What is it and How is it Treated?
Whiplash occurs as a result of an abrupt energy transfer that results in the structures within the neck to straighten and engage in a bend beyond that which is considered to be the normal motion range. It is often described as being a “neck strain” or a “neck sprain”....
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain may be caused by an assortment of problems including arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and fractures. Hip pain includes any type of discomfort in the hip joint or around the region. While the hip has an immense amount of strength and is considered to be one of...
Rotator Cuff Tear: Exercises and Treatment Before Resorting to Surgery
The rotator cuff is a component located within the shoulder region of the body. It is composed of both tendons and muscles. Its purpose is to assist in the movement and stability of the shoulder. According to medical studies, issues with the rotator cuff are extremely...
TMJ Pain Relief Exercises
The temporomandibular joint – referred to as “TMJ”, for short – is a joint that specifically enables the movements of the jaws and allows the mouth to open and close. If you start to experience pain and/or any type of discomfort in or around the jaws or the ears, this...
CBD Research: What’s Real and What’s Hype
What started as a highly demonized substance is now widely popular. Cannabis and its extracts are now promoted for physiological and psychological wellness. While CBD research and studies are still underway, many manufacturers, retailers, and even the medical field...
Coronavirus and 7 At Home Exercises to Stay Fit During LockDown
In order to stay safe, we all must do our part and stay home. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be active. Here is some vital information about the virus, plus 7 at-home exercises that you can do every day to stay physically fit and healthy while under the...
Overtraining Increases the Risk for Injuries Among Athletes
It is a known fact that athletes must train in order to boost their performance. This may include increased loads during training sessions. Rest and recovery periods assist in the tolerance of increased loads. If the body is not permitted to rest between sessions, it...
Instant Pain Relief with Dry Needling
You can experience instant relief from muscle and joint pain this winter with Dry Needling. You may be feeling the full effects of the plummeting temperatures in your muscles and joints. In cold weather, the muscles lose heat and contract, which results in tightness....
Importance of Balance Training for Seniors
Why do seniors need to practice balance training? A multitude of things change as you age. Muscle tone, eyesight, and basic limb strength are just a few things that can lead to falls. According to recent studies, one in five hip fractures in older adults leads to...
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What Issues Does Dry Needling Treat?
Dry needling – which may be referred to as “intramuscular manual therapy”/IMT or “trigger point dry needling”/TDN is a procedure that utilizes a small needle in order to penetrate a trigger point within a muscle. This causes that muscle to go into a contraction and...
What is the Best Treatment for Arthritis in the Knee?
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of the joints throughout the body. The most common symptoms include swelling, stiffness, and pain. While it is true that arthritis has the capability of negatively impacting any joint within the body, it is most commonly an...
Overtraining Increases the Risk for Injuries Among Athletes
It is a known fact that athletes must train in order to boost their performance. This may include increased loads during training sessions. Rest and recovery periods assist in the tolerance of increased loads. If the body is not permitted to rest between sessions, it...
Physical Therapy for Hip Pain Caused by Arthritis
There are many causes of hip pain, but the most common is arthritis. More specifically, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis causes inflammation of the joint of the hip. This then leads to the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions the bones of the...
Physical Therapy Proves Highly Beneficial for Performing Artists
Musicians, dancers, gymnasts, acting professionals, and other types of performing artists are known to commonly experience overuse injuries, strains, sprains, and other complications due to the intense demands on their bodies. In recent years, it has been established...
What is Shoulder Rehab?
Shoulder rehab is a type of general conditioning program that is designed to provide a vast array of exercises designed to assist individuals after experiencing an injury or having surgery. It aids in ensuring that person is able to quickly return to their daily...
What is Sciatica and What is the Best Treatment?
“Sciatica” describes the pain associated with the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. Sciatica pain may stem from an injury, an underlying illness, or irritation. While injuries to this nerve are rare, the term is often used to...
What is a Sprained Ankle?
A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments that are responsible for supporting the ankle are stretched beyond their normal limits and experience a tear. These types of sprains are quite common and impact individuals of all ages. The sprain may be considered mild,...
Instant Pain Relief with Dry Needling
You can experience instant relief from muscle and joint pain this winter with Dry Needling. You may be feeling the full effects of the plummeting temperatures in your muscles and joints. In cold weather, the muscles lose heat and contract, which results in tightness....
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis is a type of injury that occurs due to the overuse of the Achilles tendon. This tissue band directly connects the muscles in the calf – which are located at the back section of the lower leg – to the bone of the heel. This type of tendonitis is...
What Causes Sinus Pressure
Pressure within the sinuses occurs when the membranes of the nasal passages experience inflammation or swelling. Examples of causes behind sinus pressure include sinusitis, irritants within the environment, and the accumulation of mucus from illnesses, such as...
What Types of Conditions Do Physical Therapists Treat?
Physical therapists are trained professionals that evaluate and develop regimens to treat abnormal-based physical functions that are related to or stem from injuries, condition, disease, and/or disability. These medical professionals are specially trained in...
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain may be caused by an assortment of problems including arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and fractures. Hip pain includes any type of discomfort in the hip joint or around the region. While the hip has an immense amount of strength and is considered to be one of...
Can TMJ Go Away on Its Own?
The symptoms of TMJ have the potential to go away on their own as long as the underlying cause of the issue is addressed. It's possible to be free of TMJ for good with the right treatment. How Long Does It Take for TMJ to Go Away? If one experiences TMJ symptoms,...
Neck Pain FAQs
What is the Most Common Cause for Neck Pain? According to medical professionals, the most common cause of neck pain is a strain of the muscles. Strains occur when a muscle is stretched beyond its limits and a tear occurs. In most instances, neck muscle strains occur...