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Is Hip Impingement Keeping You From Being Active? PT can help!

December 10th, 2021

The hip is one of the most mobile joints in the body, responsible for movement of the lower extremity. It also plays a significant role in stability as the largest weight bearing joint in the body. A healthy hip joint allows for mobility in daily life and in your favorite activities. This is especially important

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Mid-Back Stiffness? Try These 4 Exercises to Improve Your Thoracic Mobility!

December 8th, 2021

Do you find that you are often stiff and or sore right in the middle of your back? This area, known as the thoracic spine, commonly lacks mobility due to frequent, prolonged sitting and poor posture while working at a computer, driving, or performing other daily tasks in a relatively sedentary lifestyle. Sitting in a

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Physical Therapy is Crucial to Your Joint Replacement Recovery

December 3rd, 2021

Severe joint pain can be debilitating and limit one’s ability to function normally in daily life. Total joint replacements are commonly performed orthopedic procedures that can help restore mobility and improve quality of life in individuals with chronic joint pain. Although total joint replacements can be performed on many different joints throughout the body, the

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Relieve Radiating Neck Pain with These 4 Exercises

December 1st, 2021

Do you experience pain that starts at your neck and travels down to your shoulder, arm, and even your hands? Have you noticed that your arm feels weak or that your fingers feel numb and tingly? You may have a condition known as cervical radiculopathy, which is more commonly referred to as a pinched nerve.

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Fact or Fiction About Scoliosis

November 24th, 2021

Scoliosis is an abnormal condition of the spine that many people have heard of and are familiar with, but how much do you actually know about it? Read below to identify common misconceptions about scoliosis and uncover the truth regarding its causes, presentation, and treatment options!  Scoliosis is typically diagnosed before the age of 18. 

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Why Do My Muscles Cramp?

November 19th, 2021

Most people have experienced or will experience muscle cramps at some point in their life. They can wake you up in the middle of the night or stop you dead in your tracks during regular activity or exercise. Also known as “charley horses”, cramps are when a muscle contracts involuntarily and does not relax. Although

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Slow the Progression of COPD with PT

November 17th, 2021

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe a group of inflammatory lung diseases that obstruct airflow from the lungs. With over 16 million people in the United States diagnosed with COPD and millions more undiagnosed, it is likely that you or someone you know is affected by the disease. Many people

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Improve Your Workspace to Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury

November 11th, 2021

More people than ever are working from home these days. However, home office and even in-office setups may be less than ideal for your body. You may notice that after finishing a long day of work, you feel stiff or achy from decreased activity level and poor workplace ergonomics. Over time, a working environment that

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Muscle Trigger Points May Be The Source Your Pain

November 3rd, 2021

Trigger points (TrP) are irritable points in your muscle that feel like knots, lumps, or bundles right underneath the skin. Common areas for trigger points are postural muscles such as muscles of the neck (like the upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae) and muscles of the low back such as the quadratus lumborum. The hamstrings

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