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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a condition where the joint that acts like a hinge for your bottom jaw and your skull becomes inflamed.…
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Joint mobilization is a technique frequently used in physical therapy to reduce pain and improve joint range of motion and overall mobility. This…
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You probably know what balance is, but what exactly is gait? Gait is the pattern of movement that a person has when they walk. Both balance and gait…
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Fascial counterstrain (FCS) is a type of advanced manual therapy that is utilized to decrease pain and discomfort in patients in a holistic approach…
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Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that is described as pain and soreness throughout the muscles of the body. It is often also followed by…
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Elbow pain affects roughly 10 million people in the U.S. If you're someone who deals with elbow pain from certain types of exercise, like during…
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Manual therapy is a type of physical therapy in which the therapist places targeted pressure on your bones and soft tissue in the effort to relieve…
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Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched, causing a pain that radiates out from the lower back through the hips and down…
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There are many different types of headaches: tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines, cervicogenic headaches, etc. They vary in degrees of…
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If you spend a lot of time leaning over your phone or hovering over a computer keyboard and you're experiencing pain in your neck and upper back, you…
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Some forms of neck pain start in the neck and radiate to other parts of the body. For instance, the inflammation caused by a herniated disc can…
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Does the front of your hip hurt? Is it stiff in the morning or when you stand up from the couch? Does it feel hot to the touch?
If so, you might be…
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Do you feel a pain in your wrist, especially when you bend it or lift heavy objects? Does it feel warm or tender to the touch?
If so, there's a…
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When you think of the word injury, you probably picture a traumatic event. You might picture someone falling off a bike and breaking their arm or…
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A pinched nerve in your shoulder can have many uncomfortable side effects. Not only does it cause pain or discomfort in your neck and shoulders, but…
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How long should swelling last after an injury? When should you be worried about swelling? What can you do to make the swelling go down faster?
We'll…
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A muscle strain occurs when your muscle or tendon (the tissue that connects your muscle and bone) stretches or tears. This condition is commonly…
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Swimming has many health benefits. It's shown to lower blood pressure and regulate blood sugar, both which can contribute to long-term health.…
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Back pain can take many forms. Sometimes your lower back muscles feel tight and stiff. Other times you experience a sharp pain when standing up.…
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Lower back pain can have many causes. It can stem from an injury, surgery complications, or any number of conditions affecting your spine or hips.…
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Does your back hurt when you sneeze? Wondering why?
There are a few different types of sneeze-related back pain. In some cases, you might feel like…
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There are many types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis, etc. While they each have their own unique symptoms, all…
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Most people have dealt with a headache at some point in their lives. Many even struggle with chronic headaches. According to a recent article…
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What's the cause of that burning sensation in my neck and shoulder, and what can I do about it?
We hear this question all the time. After all,…