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Swelling is a very common and natural side effect of an injury as well as surgery. No matter how natural it is, however, swelling can often feel…
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If you currently live with lower back pain, you may have noticed that certain positions or movements can cause immense discomfort. For example, if…
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Cold therapy is often used after an injury or surgery because of its many benefits, which include decreasing inflammation and pain. It’s especially…
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If you have trouble feeling your arm or hand after an injury, you may have sustained a brachial plexus injury. Shoulder trauma, tumors or excessive…
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Foot and ankle pain is very common. In people aged 55 years and older, almost 2% reported having frequent joint pain in their foot or ankle. Foot…
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A sprain is a condition that occurs when a ligament stretches too far or tears. Ligaments are the tissue that keeps your bones together in your…
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Your Achilles tendon is the tissue that attaches your heel bone to the muscles in your calf. You have one of these tendons in each of your legs. It’s…
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You may have heard of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but have you ever heard about triscaphe arthritis? Well, if you experience joint pain…
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Arthritis refers to joint disease and pain from inflamed joints. Arthritis can be the inflammation of just one joint or several joints simultaneously…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that can cause serious discomfort and pain. Often referred to as median nerve compression, this condition…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition involving the median nerve. It occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed. Compression of the median nerve…
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So, you’re experiencing a recurring pain in your hand that radiates through your finger and wrist. You’ve probably looked up your symptoms and come…
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Pregnancy comes with a lot of unexpected side effects: foot pain, congestion, leakage, etc. But perhaps one of the most confounding side effects is…
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Choosing to have surgery is not an easy decision. However, if you have tried several noninvasive techniques with minimal results, surgery may be the…
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If you experience frequent dizzy spells, you may wonder if you have vertigo. Vertigo symptoms can severely impact your daily life, limiting your…
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COVID-19 can cause a variety of neurological symptoms. If you’ve had COVID-19, you most likely experienced headaches and loss of taste and smell.…
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Do you feel tenderness and pain along the side of your shins every time you exercise? Have you felt swelling in the front of your leg since you…
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Prenatal physical therapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses on the needs of pregnant women. It revolves around prenatal exercises designed…
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There are a range of conditions that can cause your neck to feel heavy: concussions, anxiety or even sinus infections. However, some cases of “heavy…
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Video gaming injuries are quite common. In fact, one study reports that 39% of people who identify as “gamers” experience pain as a direct result of…
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Physical therapy has many benefits for adults. It can reduce pain, improve mobility, and help patients to recover from a range of illnesses and…
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While pelvic health is often associated with women, it is also extremely important for men. The pelvis balances the spine, protects the internal…
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Scar tissue is your body’s natural response to trauma, and it gradually forms after the healing of a wound. However, built-up scar tissue can…
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Why exactly does my back crack so much when I twist my upper body?
Back cracking can feel good. In addition to making a satisfying sound, cracking…