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Understanding and Managing Facet Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

April 22nd, 2025

Facet joint dysfunction is a condition where the small joints located between each pair of vertebrae in the spine—known as facet joints—become irritated or damaged, leading to pain and limited mobility. These joints help stabilize the spine and allow for smooth movement, but when they become inflamed due to injury, arthritis, or repetitive stress, they

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Weeding Through the Pain: Physical Therapy for Yard Work Strains

April 14th, 2025

Engaging in yard work activities can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal injuries due to the nature of the tasks involved. These tasks often require repetitive motions, such as raking or digging, which can place strain on muscles and joints due to overuse. Additionally, many yard work activities involve awkward postures, such as bending over

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Recovering from Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: The Role of Physical Therapy

April 10th, 2025

Rotator cuff tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the tendons in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder. This condition is commonly caused by repetitive overhead movements, overuse, or age-related wear and tear on the tendons. Symptoms typically include pain and tenderness in the shoulder, particularly when

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Scapular Winging Go Untreated

October 20th, 2021

Have you ever noticed that one or both of your shoulder blades stick out away from your back, almost giving the appearance of wings? Although it may seem relatively harmless, this condition, known as scapular winging, is abnormal. The “wing” that you see is your shoulder blade which has pulled away from where it is

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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for People with Parkinson’s Disease

October 15th, 2021

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that causes significant movement impairments in addition to non-motor symptoms such as cognitive changes, fatigue, pain, and mood disorders. Over 10 million people around the world, and almost one million people in the U.S. alone, suffer from Parkinson’s disease. Some of the most common

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Don’t Let a Hamstring Injury Keep You Out of the Game

October 8th, 2021

Hamstring injuries are some of the most common injuries among athletes, especially those in sports that involve sprinting or sudden starting/stopping of movements. Unfortunately, a sprained or torn hamstring muscle can force an athlete to stop participating in their sport for weeks, or even months at a time. Hamstring injuries occur when the muscles are

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Nagging Pain Between Your Shoulders? This Muscle Group Could be The Cause

September 10th, 2021

The rhomboids (rhomboid minor and major) are a muscle group found in the upper back that are a common cause of pain around or between your shoulders, as well as upper to mid-back pain.  Anatomy of the Rhomboids  The rhomboids are located directly underneath the large trapezius muscle. They originate at the thoracic spine and

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Why Does My Arthritis Flare Up When It Rains?

August 20th, 2021

With the recent downpours the area has been experiencing, you may have noticed that your joints seem to ache more when rain is in the forecast. It is not uncommon for people to complain of increased joint pain when there is rain or the weather is more cold than usual. Why is that? Although scientists

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