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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...
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...
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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Physical Therapy for Sinus Problems
There are many different types of sinus problems that impact individuals. If you are reading this, chances are, you suffer from one or more of these issues. Chronic sinusitis – alone – impacts in excess of 31 million people throughout the United States. That is just...
Physical Therapy for Arthritis
Physical Therapy Offers Effective Symptom Relief for Arthritis Sufferers “Arthritis” is a term that is used to describe a type of joint disease and/or pain within the joints. There are more than 100 individual arthritis types and associated conditions. Individuals of...
15 Common Injuries of the Ankle Joint and the 1 Effective Treatment for All
There are wide varieties of injuries that may negatively impact the ankle joint. These are highly prevalent and may occur to any person, at any age, and regardless of one’s level of physical activity. Each case may range from mild to so severe that significant damage...
Physical Therapy can Improve Football Performance
Football season is completely upon us. As you read this, athletes that specialize in football everywhere are currently engaging in physical training methods, technical aspects of the game, and tactical training in order to perform optimally on the field. In fact, you...
October is Physical Therapy Awareness Month
Physical Therapy Awareness Month is not only a time to celebrate the profession, but it is a time to share the numerous benefits associated with physical therapy. 2023 is the 31st year of this special occasion. What originally started as a week-long celebration in...
Physical Therapy for Neurological Conditions
If you suffer from a neurological condition, you will be pleased to know that there are several effective treatments available to you; however, one of the absolute best is physical therapy. Professionals that specialize in physical therapy for neurological conditions...
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....