Headaches are one of the most frequent pains that we all share in common. It is well known that trigger points on the upper trapezius may refer pain into the temple area resulting in headaches. About the Trapezius The trapezius is one of the largest upper back and shoulder muscles. It is a triangular muscle
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Why We Should Strengthen Our Hips
May 7th, 2020As low back pain and hip pain become increasingly prevalent in the United States, people are overlooking the importance of hip strength and its influence on these health conditions. Motions of the Hip Joint The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that allows your hip to move in 6 different motions. Each hip
What Exactly is Sciatica?
May 4th, 2020Sciatica is a common condition that affects up to 3 million people in the United States each year. Sciatica refers to back pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts from your lower back and runs down the back of each leg. When injuries put pressure or irritate the sciatic nerve, it
Physical Therapy can help you ditch the pain meds!
May 4th, 2020Millions of individuals live with chronic pain. To cope with everything from back and joint pain to debilitating pain from accidents, many people have turned to pain medication. Whether prescription or over-the-counter, there are several drawbacks to relying on medication to relieve pain. Pain pills can sometimes interact with other medications, they can be addictive,
What do you think is causing your back pain? Could it be a herniated disc? Find out.
April 20th, 2020Has anyone ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? This term is actually a misnomer, since discs don’t really “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues! Contact Respire Physical Therapy today! The latter condition, called a disc herniation, occurs when the outer layer of the
How proper nutrition can help with aches and pains.
April 6th, 2020Many people know that good nutrition is the pathway to good health. But, many don’t realize that good nutrition can also help with those aches and pains. Combine good nutrition with physical therapy, and it’s a powerful duo. Nutrition and Physical Therapy “A systematic review and meta-analysis in the 2017 European Journal of Nutrition found
How to Find Relief from Pain Once and For All
March 20th, 2020Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks? Everyone wakes up feeling like this from time to time – you might have had a tough workout the day before, you might have spent an excessive amount of time on your feet
What is the Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
March 16th, 2020The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) projects that by 2040, an estimated 78 million (26%) US adults aged 18 years or older are projected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is defined as painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the 2 most common forms of arthritis. Although
Ditching the Drugs: Long-Lasting Pain Relief Without Medication
March 10th, 2020Medication can be used to provide short-term relief, but if you are suffering from a chronic condition, it won’t change anything in the long-term.
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