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Everything You (Didn't) Know About Headaches The common response to a headache is "Let me pop a painkiller and hope the pain goes away". While this isn't necessarily a bad idea, it's not a long-term solution for headaches, particularly the ones that that have a musculoskeletal origin. Most patients are unaware that physical therapy can […]
Read MoreDon't Let This Be a Pain in the Neck Do you spend several hours a day at the computer? If so, it's important to know that this is one of the leading causes of chronic neck pain. Other causes include pinched nerves, muscle imbalance, poor posture, and trauma. Neck pain can manifest in different ways. […]
Read MoreThe Role of Physical Therapy in Knee Injuries When there is a direct impact to the knee (as commonly seen in sports injuries), the knee joint can twist or stretch beyond its normal capacity causing ligament tears (or sprains), muscle tears (or strains), or cartilage injuries. Inflammation of protective cushioning in the knee joint(meniscus), or fluid-filled sacs […]
Read MoreHip Bursitis and Physical Therapy Hip bursitis is a painful condition, especially if an individual has had a pre-existing hip injury. Athletes involved in repetitive movements like running or bicycling are likely to experience bursitis. Bursitis is the swelling of the bursa, which is a small cushion-like sac containing fluid. It is a […]
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Help Diabetes? In the world that we live in, Type II diabetes has become widespread. It is usually associated with weight gain, which further complicates the condition. Owing to insulin imbalances, it becomes extremely difficult for a diabetic to lose weight. At the same time, weight loss is an important component […]
Read MoreBalance and Strengthening For Ankle Sprains The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can occur when you least expect it. It is most likely to occur after a sudden, unnatural twisting of the foot which results in a ligament tear. An injury like this […]
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