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Many systems throughout the body are deeply interconnected. Chronic neck pain can be caused by issues in the jaw, for example. Even if two issues…
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Everyone experiences foot pain from time to time, from standing too long in one spot to wearing uncomfortable shoes during a walk. But if you’re…
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Exercising can have many benefits, from boosting your energy level to managing your weight. In addition, performing the proper exercises can play a…
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If you’re undergoing surgery for a condition that’s causing you pain, then you would probably assume that the pain would immediately stop afterward.…
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While driving involves sitting in one spot for an extended period of time, it still requires arm and leg movements. When you sustain a leg or knee…
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Your ankles go through a lot on a daily basis because they have to support your body weight while you stand or walk. So when you’re experiencing an…
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Trigger finger is a condition that involves the flexor tendons in the fingers. When someone experiences a trigger finger, their finger locks up or…
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Knee bursitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the bursae. The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that can be found around the knee joints.…
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If you’ve started physical therapy and your therapist has recommended that you use exercise bands during treatment, here’s what you need to know.…
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You may be dealing with poor posture if you’ve ever experienced neck, back or shoulder pain from just sitting. It’s fairly common to experience poor…
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Hip fractures are a fairly common type of fracture to experience. About 300,000 people in the U.S. sustain hip fractures per year. They’re more…
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Have you ever heard of hip dysplasia? It's a condition that involves the abnormal development of the hip socket. This condition prevents the head of…
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If you’re going under the knife for knee pain, you’d be one of thousands just like you. Knee surgeries have become increasingly popular in the U.S.…
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Have you ever seen a physical therapist for treatment? For most people who haven’t gone through therapy before, it can be overwhelming to think about…
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Have you never seen a physical therapist, but you’ve heard some strange ideas about its efficacy? You may be interested to learn about some common PT…
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Hip pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages. However, hip pain is most often seen in adults over 65 years old. In people aged 65…
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The pool can bring people many fun benefits. You can swim in the pool as a way to relax on the weekend, beat the summer heat and have fun with…
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No matter what type of movement you’re doing on your feet, whether it be standing, walking or exercising, you put every part of your foot through a…
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We put our knees through a lot on a daily basis, from standing up after sitting for an extended period of time to strenuous physical exercise during…
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You’re able to complete physical tasks like play sports, walk in the park and work out at the gym because your bones, muscles, soft tissue, ligaments…
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Lower back pain can interfere with your quality of life because your everyday activities can cause an ache, from sitting at your work desk to taking…
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Tendinosis is a condition characterized by the deterioration over time of the collagen in a tendon. This deterioration usually occurs as a result of…
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Back pain affects about 23% of all adults at some point in their lifetimes. It can be linked to nerve compression, herniated discs and even something…
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If you’ve ever gone for a walk and felt a constant pain in your heel that just wouldn’t go away, you may have experienced heel bursitis. It’s a…