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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. Is it Causing Problems?
Tennis elbow is a common overuse condition that results from the tendons in the elbow being overloaded as a result of repetitive motions involving the hand, arm and/or the wrist. Tennis elbow, which is professionally referred to as “lateral epicondylitis”, is a...
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...
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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...
Balance and Falls – A Complication of Aging
According to the World Health Organization, falls are considered the most prominent of all external causes associated with unintentional injuries. Falls are especially common among the elderly. Statistics released in a WHO report show that up to 35% of all people age...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Can TMJ Be Cured Permanently?
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) currently cannot be cured permanently; however, it is possible to experience relief from the symptoms and live pain-free. Working with a therapist who specializes in TMJ treatment can really help, as well as pain relief...
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Achilles Tendon Swelling & Heel Pain
SymptomsCausesPhysical Therapy TreatmentCortisone InjectionsRecovery Time What is Retrocalcaneal Bursitis? Retrocalcaneal bursitis is a medical condition that occurs when the bursa located around the heel of the foot experiences inflammation. This can be debilitating,...
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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...