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Physical Therapy for Herniated Discs

Herniated discs can cause debilitating pain. There are many techniques available for treating this painful medical condition. The appropriate treatment depends on the patient’s situation, responses and willingness to try new methods. There are two main categories of treatments that can supplement physical therapy in a comprehensive treatment plan for herniated discs. The first category […]

The connection of TMJ and posture: postural phenomena

Did you know that over 15 percent of adults in the United States suffer from chronic facial pain? If you experience symptoms like aching jaws, headaches or earaches, it’s possible you may be suffering because of a disorder of your temporomandibular joints, or TMJ. What is TMJ? TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joint.” This acronym is […]

Back Pain: MRI Scans May Reveal Internal Wrinkles, Too

Physical therapy is extremely beneficial for people suffering from back or neck pain. During the diagnosis, patients tend to ask a variety of questions regarding MRI imagery. These tests can reveal many details about the injury, and patents tend to express curiosity about the findings. As a clinician, I believe that it is very important […]

Injury Recovery: Treating the Phases of Muscle Healing

Proper treatment of sports injuries is necessary to facilitate healing and get you back on track with your active lifestyle. Addressing each unique phase of muscle healing requires a different approach to ensure a full recovery. Destruction Sometimes referred toms in active people. During the week-long destruction phase, the body sends eicosanoids tocol at this […]

Diastasis Recti: Debunking Myths, Treatments Are Available

Diastasis Recti is a condition that affects more than half of all pregnant women, and it can also affect newborns as well. The term diastasis means to those who engage in certain types of diets and exercise routines. The name of this condition describes the separation between the left and right portions of the abdominal […]

Exercise and dry needling for shoulder pain and dysfunction

Exercise and dry needling for shoulder dysfunction and pain Experiencing chronic shoulder pain can be debilitating for people who suffer from it. There are numerous different treatment approaches that have varying levels of efficacy. Among conservative treatments, the options may include physical and manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture and dry needling. While exercise has previously been […]

Hip or Groin Pain: Diagnosing and Treatment, Physical Therapy

Can You Really Treat Heel Pain With Physical Therapy?

Approximately 2 million people are plagued by heel pain. It can start in the morning and last all day. Sometimes, it gets worse after you’ve been resting for a while. Other times, heel pain develops after you’ve been on your feet. Heel pain can extend up the ankle or into ignore. This type of pain […]

Try Accupuncture Treatments as a Way to Combat Anxiety

Anxiety can cause problems if your anxious feelings are out of control. When you constantly feel anxious, these apprehensive feelings can influence you in negative ways. Your homework and job duties may suffer When you are tense, you may not perform as well in school or at work. In your personal life, worries may take […]

Achilles Tendinopathy: A Treatment Algorithm, New Options

As technology in medicine continues to the treatment of this painful condition. Overview of Achilles Tendinopathy This condition is commonly understory process in similar injuries. This requires a unique treatment approach. Under some circumstances, it can also happen in sedentary individuals as a part of a chronic condition. The Achilles tendon will responds to normal […]