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The Root Cause Of Your Muscle Pain: Myofascial Trigger Points

What Is The Myofascial Trigger Point? The term “myofascial” comes from “myo”, which is the Greek word for muscle tissue, and “fascia” which is also Greek and refers to tightened knots in a muscle, can emerge because of the trauma or strain. These areas cause discomfort and reduce general muscle mobility. Even though it’s not […]

Physical Therapy and its Role in Chronic Neck Pain

Pain within the neck area can be one of the most frustrating conditions to deal with, especially if the pain has been identified as chronic. This means that the pain persists or recurs over a lengthy period of time. Thankfully, it’s been recently proven that physical therapy for neck pain can be highly beneficial in […]

5 Ways to Rehab the Scapula in Pilates

Infographic Neck Pain

Coping With Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain can be overwhelming and debilitating. According tors state that 7 out of 10 people will experience uncomfortable neck pain in their lifetime. While many cases will be resolved easily, others may become chronic and worsen over time. What Is Neck Pain? The neck is also referred top of the shoulders. Some common […]

Cervicogenic headache physical therapy management

The medical term cervicogenic headache refers to be caused by problems in the muscles or bones in the neck, including issues with the joints, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues. The original issue in the neck may be the result of trauma or it is associated with people who have poor posture or keep their […]

Low Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Marching On Through the Pain

What Is Knee Osteoarthritis or Osteoarthritis of the Knee? Every bone is surrounded by cartilage, or a flexible, thick tissue, in a sense. This tissue is meant to the body as a whole. In relation to break down, the joint then begins rubbing against the connecting bone and results in the painful condition known as […]

What Is Hip Pain?

The Many Uses of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

It’s not uncommon for the modern patient tomy students and found them enthusiastic about this marriage of technology and hands-on learning. What Is Musculoskeletal Ultrasound? Painless, safe, and involving no radiation whatsoever, diagnostic musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound uses sound waves tool can provide valuable information for a physiotherapist. What Can a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Detect? MSK diagnostic […]