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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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Physical Therapy After Pregnancy

November 12th, 2021

Childbearing is a significant milestone in a mother’s life that is often filled with happiness and excitement. However, pregnancy and delivery can be very physically demanding and put significant stress on the body. For example, the weight gain that occurs over the course of pregnancy puts increased stress on the joints and muscles. Additionally, injury

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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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TENS: Electrical Stimulation for Pain Relief

October 29th, 2021

Physical therapists have a wide variety of therapeutic tools and technologies at their disposal to help aid in your recovery process. One that is commonly used in treatment is electrical stimulation (e-stim). There are many types of e-stim used that serve different purposes depending on the condition being treated and the intended goal of its

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Four Exercises to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain

October 27th, 2021

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain, with 10% of people experiencing the condition at some point in their life. The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot to support the arch of the foot. When the tissue becomes inflamed due to

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