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Simple Steps to Increase Ankle Health

People tend to take their ankles for granted. They often do not stop to think that these joints support their body weight, allow them to walk, run, turn, stand on tiptoe, and do so much more. Dancers, figure skaters, and athletes depend on ankles to pivot, change direction, jump, and sprint. As long as these […]

Helping Plantar Fasciitis with Acupuncture

There is nothing worse than having foot pain. It makes walking unbearable, and wearing a shoe may not even be an option to pressure points all over the body. Each pressure point coincides with a part of the body. By stimulating these areas, the body promotes healing. It sounds crazy, but it is sweeping that […]

Managing TMJ pain with physiotherapy

What is the TMJ? The temporomandibular joint, also known as the TMJ, joins your jaw to your skull. Try feeling it; it lies just in front of your ear hole. There are many causes for tmj disorder, some of which are poor posture, growth disorder, bad habits, inflammation, or injury. The lower jaw bone, called […]

Exercises for Sciatica Pain Relief

If you are suffering from chronic sciatica pain, you may find that gentle exercise and stretch on a daily basis can help to the back of the legs. Sciatica pain may be accompanied by sensations of tinging, numbness or weakness. It is often associated with an underlying medical condition, such as a lumbar herniated disc […]

Recuperating From An Anterior Cruciate Ligament Impairment (ACL)

Over two-thirds of hurting ACL’s are caused by not contacting bodily parts. They are caused by not controlling movement, sudden stoppage, erratic change of movement, and jumping in a poor position

Can Frozen Shoulder Happen to You?

The short and simple answer is, yes. The fact is that it is so little is known about frozen shoulder syndrome that it is safe to say this shoulder joint condition can happen to anyone. Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a condition in which the tissue around the shoulder joint stiffen causing limited movement […]

Exercises to Alleviate Pain From Plantar Fasciitis

Pain in the foot can be debilitating to everyday life. The more severe the pain, the more difficult it is to complete simple tasks. There are numerous exercises that assist with alleviating the pain from Plantar Fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? In essence, Plantar Fasciitis is pain that resides in the heel portion of the […]

How To Approach Your Ankle Sprain Appropriately

Inward Rolling vs Outward Rolling Sprains All athletes who play sports with a heavy emphasis on running or pivoting are relatively likely to get an ankle sprain at some point in time. Generally, the most common type of ankle sprain will be one in which the ankle rolls inward. There might be a sharp pain […]

What Is, What Causes, and What to Do About Hip Bursitis

Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)

Regardless of your age, hip pain can be debilitating. The hip joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is also critical to get around successfully. There are many different things that can cause hip pain. The potential causes include strains, osteoarthritis, referred pain from other joints, inflamed bursa and femoroacetabular […]