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What is the cause of jaw pain and how do I treat it?
If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you are not alone. Research reveals that more than 16% of people have experienced orofacial pain in the past year. This type of pain affects the face, jaw and other parts of the mouth. There is one issue in particular...
Four tips for improving your quality of life when you suffer from prolonged pain at the base of your spine
Pain at the base of the spine in your lower back can be related to a number of conditions. These conditions can make it difficult for you to enjoy your daily life and accomplish simple tasks like getting dressed or tying your shoes. It’s important to take certain...
What causes arch pain in the bottom of the foot?
Answering this question can be difficult, and the reason is that there are several issues that could be causing your pain. However, you are not the only one dealing with foot pain. It’s been estimated that 77% of Americans have experienced foot pain at some point....
When is back pain serious and what do I do about it?
Back pain is a common part of life. Most of us experience some form of mild back pain after lifting heavy objects or after sitting at a desk all day. In many cases, mild back pain goes away on its own after a little time of rest and home treatment. However, there are...
Is my ankle sprained? Seven signs that you have a sprained ankle
It’s important for your ankles to stay strong and flexible for you to be able to stand, walk, run and do anything else that requires you to be on your feet. Unfortunately, the ankles are vulnerable to injuries like sprains, which can keep you from getting on your feet...
Four conditions that cause neck pain when looking up
Most people are not strangers to an occasional stiff or sore neck. In these circumstances, the pain is usually not something to worry about. It tends to go away after a few hours or days of rest and home treatment. However, if you have neck pain when looking up that...
What do I do when the top of my shoulder hurts?
Think of the role your shoulder plays in all your arm movements. Without the use of your shoulder, it’s impossible to lift your arm or to reach out in front of you or behind your back. When you have a condition that causes the top of your shoulder to hurt, then you...
Pain at the base of your spine? Here’s what might be causing it
Feeling pain at the base of your spine is no fun. Pain in this area can make it difficult to sit and can even keep affecting you while standing or lying down to sleep. Occasional mild pain at the base of your spine might be a normal part of life, but prolonged or...
What should I do if I have pain in the shoulder blade area?
Pain in the shoulder blade area is not uncommon. In fact, many people experience this at some point in their adult life, typically from poor posture or sleeping in a strange position. More often than not, the pain goes away on its own, but there are a few things to...
Four benefits of finding in-home physical therapy near you
Life with aches and pains from a chronic condition or injury is difficult. It’s hard to enjoy many of your favorite activities, and it’s challenging to do simple things like getting dressed or taking a shower. One way many people deal with aches and pains is physical...
Five ways physical therapists provide arthritis pain management
Arthritis can affect one or multiple joints, making it difficult to enjoy your favorite activities or accomplish what used to be simple tasks. Arthritis can cause joint pain during movement, limit your range of motion, or make it difficult to balance or coordinate...
Two treatment exercises for cervicogenic headache pain
It’s rare that a person has never had at least one headache in their lifetime. Avoiding headaches isn’t easy. Headaches tend to be triggered by tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles, but most people only experience them once in a while. However, some people might...
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