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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

October 28th, 2022

Do you ever experience numbness, tingling, and/or aching pain in your arm or shoulder? Does this worsen with overhead reaching? Do you have pain in your upper back or neck? These can all be the signs of a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will discuss some of the causes and treatment options for

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Assessing the Saroiliac Joint (SI)

October 20th, 2022

Do you feel pain in your back when you stand up from a chair? Are you taking uneven strides when you walk due to sacral discomfort?  Back pain can be difficult to diagnose due to many conditions that cause it such as herniated discs, muscle strains, arthritis, spinal stenosis. However, sacroiliac joint dysfunction makes up

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Degenerative Disc Disease(DDD): What Is It & What Can Be Done?

October 18th, 2022

As we age, changes occur to the tissues that surround and support our joints. This is no different within the context of the spine. Degenerative disc disease is a common condition in older adults that can result in back pain, numbness and tingling of the arms or legs.  What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? Sometimes

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Osteoarthritis and Morning Stiffness

October 14th, 2022

Many who are diagnosed with osteoarthritis will experience joint stiffness that is prominent in the morning. This article will discuss what factors contribute to this and what can be done to help manage these symptoms.  Osteoarthritis and Aging As we age, the tissues inside our joints change. The cartilage that lines the end of the

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Osteoarthritis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

September 13th, 2022

Osteoarthritis is a common condition that occurs with aging. It is characterized by the degradation of the articular cartilage found at the ends of bones at a joint and commonly affects the hands, hips, knees, and spine. But how does someone get diagnosed with osteoarthritis?  Symptoms  It is common for those with osteoarthritis to report

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