Whether you are trying to push yourself to run farther or are training for an upcoming race, you may notice an onset of knee pain as you increase your weekly mileage. This pain, often over or around the patella, can limit how far you are able to run for days or weeks at a time.
Many people experience hip pain at some point throughout their life. It can limit a person’s ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods and can impact participation in sport and recreational activities. But what causes hip pain? The following article will discuss various factors that can contribute to this type of pain. Intra-articular
The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 adults over 65 years old will fall each year. Given this prevalence, you or someone you know could be at risk for falling. Studies have determined a number of factors that can help to quantify a person’s risk for experiencing a fall. Some of these factors can be
The foam roller is one of the most popular home exercise items as they are often cheap and offer a wide variety of uses. Many people have a foam roller, but have difficulty coming up with ways to use it. This article will explain five basic exercises that can be performed using a foam roller.
Do you experience same-sided hip and knee pain during or after repetitive activity such as running or cycling? If so, you may be experiencing iliotibial band syndrome. This is a common musculoskeletal condition that can limit a person’s ability to engage in recreational activities and activities of daily living such as walking or stair negotiation.
Have you been experiencing jaw pain that also occurs with ear and neck pain? Do you have clicking when you open and close your mouth? Do you have difficulty opening your mouth when eating? You may be suffering from temporomandibular or TMJ dysfunction. What Is The TMJ? The temporomandibular joint is where the mandible meets
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. For everyday activities, it is important that we have the ability to reach overhead, behind the back, and perform internal and external rotation. If there is impairment of the muscles responsible for these motions or the mobility of the shoulder joint, significant
One of the most commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19, aside from cold & flu-like symptoms, is loss of taste and smell. Some may not realize that these symptoms are due to the viral impacts on the cranial nerves. Preliminary evidence has shown that COVID-19 infections have also correlated with symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and loss
Are you having numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs? This is often caused by nerve compression at the joints of the spine. By using hands-on manual therapeutic techniques, the quality of motion at these joints can be improved to limit nerve compression and reduce symptoms. Anatomy of the Spine The spinal cord
