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Needles in the medical world are often associated with administering a shot or vaccine. While many people think that needles can only cause pain,…
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We put our wrists through quite a bit of wear and tear. From simple tasks like typing on a keyboard at work to throwing a ball while playing sports,…
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Shoulder popping is a common experience, but it may indicate a need for professional medical attention. Are you or someone you know hearing popping…
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Sciatica, also referred to as sciatic neuritis, is a nerve-related condition. It’s most commonly known for the intense bouts of pain it causes. These…
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Trigger points are spots in the muscle tissue where tightness and pain occur. These spots are quite literally “knots” that occur in the muscle and…
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a condition in which one or both of the jaw joints that hinge the jaw bone to the skull become…
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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term that classifies a group of conditions where the blood vessels or nerves in your thoracic outlet become…
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While pain can occur anywhere in the body, there are more than two dozen areas in your body that can become especially tender to the touch. If you’re…
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Many people have scars on their feet. From cutting yourself after stepping on broken glass to old blisters, it’s not uncommon to have visible scars…
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Many people are used to seeing scars on their skin. From falling off the playground when you were a kid to sustaining a deep cut from broken glass,…
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The shoulder is made up of four joints, three bones, four tendons and three groups of muscles. With so many different parts, it can be hard to…
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Every athlete puts their body through a lot of stress. But with sports that revolve around a ball, like baseball, hand pain and injuries are…
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A rotator cuff tear (RCT) is an injury that occurs to the muscles that join the bones of the shoulder joint. It's often the result of repetitive…
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Have you ever noticed that both of your second toes on each foot are longer than your big toes? You may have Morton’s toe. Morton’s toe is a…
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Ankle pain can occur for a variety of reasons. It can also cause a variety of symptoms, like instability, immobility, and pain. These symptoms can…
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Some research suggests that ankle pain has a national prevalence of 12%. That rate of prevalence is likely to be even higher in those who are runners…
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Fallen arches can be caused by a variety of conditions. Research estimates that about 4% of people have fallen arches, making it a relatively common…
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Degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, is a condition involving joint inflammation. This condition is associated with joint…
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A hernia is often associated with issues near the abdominal muscles. But many people don’t realize that it can cause issues throughout different…
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When you’re in pain, you want a treatment option that works in 0.5 seconds. And even though instantaneous pain relief is hard to come by, there are…
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People often say that time heals all, but that’s not always true. If you sustain an injury, and it’s left untreated, you may still feel the effects…
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Many people have had or know someone who has had physical therapy after a surgery. What you may not know is that physical therapy can, and arguably…
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The title poses an important question for anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis, and the direct answer is you should seek out physical therapy as…
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There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has been to physical therapy. Typically, people think that PT is useful for surgery recovery or…