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Lumbar Disc Herniation. Can Physical Therapy Help?
Lumbar disc herniation is a devastating medical complication that may result in immense back pain. Physical Therapy with a back pain expert can reduce this pain and help optimize your overall health. What is a Lumbar Disc Herniation? Each of the bones that form the...
Health Focus – Headaches
Headaches can be so painful, oftentimes very debilitating. While most headaches do not stem from underlying health conditions or serious problems, there are instances where headaches may be a sign of concern. Overall, these often stem from a result of fever, muscle...
Tennis Elbow… Not Just For Tennis Players
The painful condition lateral epicondylitis is better known as tennis elbow. The term describes the outcome of constantly moving the arm and wrist in the same way. Tendons from forearm muscles that attach to the humerus, a bony bit outside the elbow, are eventually...
How to Keep Your Knees Healthy as You Get Older
Knee pain, inflammation, and associated problems are common among aging populations. In most instances, problems with the knee are a direct result of osteoarthritis, which is the wearing away of the cartilage surrounding the knee. This is the bad news. The good news...
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Hip Replacement – Exercises and Other Strategies to Boost Recovery
A hip replacement – also referred to as “hip arthroplasty” – is a surgical procedure that is designed to replace a hip joint with a joint or implant that has been synthetically created. It most instances, it needs to be performed due to an injury or the onset of...
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Swimmers Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, also called Swimmer's Shoulder, is a disorder of the rotator cuff. Rotator cuff disorder are among the most common causes of pain and disability in the shoulder. Shoulder impingement syndrome was first introduced in a medical paper...
What Causes TMJ Pain to Flare Up?
Pain in the temporomandibular joint for those that suffer from TMJ disorder may flare up for a wide variety of reasons. This joint acts as a hinge to connect the jaw to the skull. When you suffer from TMJ disorder, pain occurs in this joint and the surrounding muscles...
CBD Dosage and Side Effects
Determining the proper CBD dosage for your needs may prove to be a challenging endeavor. According to research, CBD products offer a large assortment of therapeutic benefits. Numerous clinical trials are currently underway that are showing that CBD is beneficial for...
Any Exercise is Better Than No Exercise
We all know that regular exercise is good for you. We have heard this time and time again. If you are like most, though, you likely lack the time to integrate a heavy workout regimen into your daily routine. The good news is, while it is highly beneficial to exercise...
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...
Frequently Asked Questions about Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger point dry needling is a special procedure that utilizes a very fine needle or a needle designed for acupuncture. The needle is inserted directly into the skin and the muscle. It targets the myofascial trigger points throughout the body. It is often utilized to...
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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Health Focus – Headaches
Headaches can be so painful, oftentimes very debilitating. While most headaches do not stem from underlying health conditions or serious problems, there are instances where headaches may be a sign of concern. Overall, these often stem from a result of fever, muscle...
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...
Dislocated Knee – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A dislocated knee is a serious injury. Not only is it extremely painful, it has the potential to result in long-term adverse effects. These may impair the sufferer’s ability to return to recreational, social, and work-related activities that require physical...
How to Keep Your Knees Healthy as You Get Older
Knee pain, inflammation, and associated problems are common among aging populations. In most instances, problems with the knee are a direct result of osteoarthritis, which is the wearing away of the cartilage surrounding the knee. This is the bad news. The good news...
How to Stay Fit in Winter: 8 FUN Ways to Stay Active in the Cold
If you want to know how to stay fit in winter, you're in luck. You know it's so good for your health, but did you know it could be fun!? The only way to do that is to MOVE your body. That's a given, but let's learn some fun ways to increase your level of physical...
The Connection Between Physical Therapy and Nutrition
When you think of physical therapy, you think of physical aspects such as strength-building, flexibility exercises. We dont consider the correlation between physical therapy and nutrition. Nutrition plays a vital role in the recovery process. In this comprehensive...
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...
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”....
Hip Replacement – Exercises and Other Strategies to Boost Recovery
A hip replacement – also referred to as “hip arthroplasty” – is a surgical procedure that is designed to replace a hip joint with a joint or implant that has been synthetically created. It most instances, it needs to be performed due to an injury or the onset of...
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...
Any Exercise is Better Than No Exercise
We all know that regular exercise is good for you. We have heard this time and time again. If you are like most, though, you likely lack the time to integrate a heavy workout regimen into your daily routine. The good news is, while it is highly beneficial to exercise...
Best Types of Yoga to Relieve Chronic Pain
20 million people in the U.S. experience severe chronic pain. The issue is so harsh that it interferes with their day-to-day lives. Add another 30 million people suffering from less severe symptoms, and you have whopping 50 million people throughout the country that...
CrossFit vs. Gym Workouts – Is CrossFit Worth It?
Thinking of CrossFit to lose weight, or enhance your strength? You might be wondering how CrossFit compares to traditional gym workouts or even the popular 7 minute workout. It is worth the effort? let's find out. The truth is, all of these workouts may benefit you;...
Planning a Conditioning Regimen: What to Do Before Your Stem Cell Transplant
In the weeks prior to your stem cell transplant, your conditioning regimen will be established. During this time, you will meet your doctor and transplant specialist to be provided with services and support. Your general health will be evaluated and the status of your...
Stem Cell Transplants: Procedure, Success Rate, and Recovery
In recent years, the number of clinical trials associated with regenerative medicine and stem cell transplants have increased at a dramatic level. Doctors, therapists, and scientists all believe that stem cell technologies possess the capability of becoming the...