Sciatica can have a serious impact on your quality of life, causing symptoms throughout the lower body, including the buttocks. The long and wide sciatic nerve originates in the lower back and travels down into the lower body, sending important sensory and motor...
A twisted ankle, another term for a medical condition known as an ankle sprain, occurs due to abnormal twisting or rolling of the ankle that causes damage to the ligaments and other soft tissue in this delicate joint. While most people don’t consider this a serious...
Many people experience jaw pain at least once in their life, but consistent pain in the jaw joint is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Unfortunately, about 25% of people are diagnosed with a TMJ disorder that leads to pain and inflammation. Many cases...
Women’s physical therapy can be used to treat many issues in Kalamazoo, Michigan. One common issue it’s used to treat is pelvic floor dysfunction, and this condition can be caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Physical therapists can help you learn many therapeutic...
Jaw pain can have a negative impact on your quality of life. While it’s still possible to accomplish many basic tasks, such as walking and using your hands, your ability to speak and chew food is severely disrupted. Plus there’s the nagging pain that can run from...
Falls, particularly among the elderly, are a leading cause of hip injury. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall on the job, a sports-related injury or simply the result of age-related changes, hip injuries from falls can have a highly disruptive impact on your life. It’s...
The unpredictable nature and high-impact forces associated with a car accident can result in a wide range of issues for patients dealing with car accidents, including arm pain. Patients who have been in a car accident should always get checked out by a doctor, even if...
There are many types of accidents a person could be involved in on any given day. For example, you could get into a car accident on the way to work, or you could injure yourself in a workplace accident. No matter what type of accident you’re involved in, physical...
The rotator cuff is a shoulder structure that’s made up of four muscles and tendons. This part of your shoulder is vital for moving your arm, and it also helps keep the upper arm bone firmly seated in the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff is torn, surgery may be...
Sciatica is a very common form of lower back pain, and it occurs when one of the sciatic nerve roots in the lower spine is being pinched. Several muscle issues can cause sciatica. This condition can also be caused by spinal injuries like a herniated disc. To help...
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