Is cracking your neck bad for you? 7 things to know about neck cracking

You’ve probably cracked your neck many times throughout your life. While some people do it purposefully to help neck pain, others may do it by accident while turning in a certain direction. Regardless of how it occurs, neck cracking is bound to happen. But is it bad...

Can physical therapy exercises improve bursitis in the hips?

When your hips are in pain, every movement can make you wince. There are many potential causes for hip pain, such as muscle stiffness or lying down on your side for an extended period of time. But there’s also a type of inflammation that can cause hip pain and limited...

7 top physical therapy exercises that can improve your posture

Your posture likely isn’t something that you think about on a daily basis. But it’s important to take note of when your neck is overextended or your shoulders are slouched, because poor posture can lead to issues in the future. It can feel like posture is difficult to...

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Three benefits of a running gait analysis

Three benefits of a running gait analysis

Do you feel pain while you’re running or after you run? Does your stride just feel a little off? If you said yes to one or both of these questions, you should consider having a running gait analysis from a physical therapist.  Your gait is the way your body moves as...

How long do sciatica symptoms last?

How long do sciatica symptoms last?

The answer to this question can vary, but generally, acute sciatica symptoms take between one and two weeks to resolve. However, there are factors that can drastically affect how long sciatica symptoms last.  Sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerves is being...

Is arthritis a disability?

Is arthritis a disability?

There are many conditions that force people to stop working or to work less. One of the most common of these conditions is arthritis.  It’s projected that 67 million Americans will be diagnosed with arthritis by 2025. Furthermore, U.S. health officials report that...

Can physical therapy help treat TMJ pain?

Can physical therapy help treat TMJ pain?

Most people look to dentists to help them treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. However, you can also find treatment for this type of pain from a physical therapy specialist.  How likely are you to need physical therapy for jaw pain? Medical research reveals that...

Is fibromyalgia a disability?

Is fibromyalgia a disability?

The short answer to this question is yes. After all, fibromyalgia can cause daily pain and fatigue, but many people continue to work anyway. However, other fibromyalgia sufferers find that they aren’t able to continue working.  For the up to 12 million Americans who...

What can I do about hip pain during pregnancy?

What can I do about hip pain during pregnancy?

You might have expected back pain or even pelvic pain during your pregnancy. Yet you might not have expected to have hip pain.  However, you aren’t alone in experiencing this type of pain; medical researchers found that about 32% of women have hip pain during their...

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