4 symptoms that may indicate a pinched nerve in the arm

A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is put on a nerve by surrounding tissue, such as bones, muscles or tendons. This pressure can cause the nerve to send unusual signals to your brain, leading to a variety of symptoms. Pinched nerves can happen anywhere in...

4 types of exercises that can help you recover from biceps tendinitis (and 4 to avoid)

When any part of your arm is in pain — especially your shoulder — it can make many small, everyday tasks more difficult. Lifting your arm to wave at a neighbor or carrying a grocery bag can make you wince in pain. There are many injuries and conditions that can damage...

Severe lower back pain: Causes and treatments

Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people will experience it at least once in their life, and there are many possible causes. Fortunately, there’s a lot of hope for relief. Rehabilitation therapies have more potential to improve...

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Inside ankle pain: 3 common causes

Inside ankle pain: 3 common causes

Ankle pain can cause a variety of physical limitations to a person’s everyday routine, including daily exercise and standing for long periods at work. It affects nearly 184 out of every 1,000 people. If you’re one of them, learn what may be behind your ankle pain....

3 ways PT can help chronic ankle pain

3 ways PT can help chronic ankle pain

According to research, nearly 12% of people in the U.S. will experience ankle pain. Ankle pain, especially chronic pain, can lead to difficulty walking, standing and performing daily activities. Treatment for chronic ankle pain is essential for those hoping to...

4 reasons for chronic pelvic pain

4 reasons for chronic pelvic pain

Research estimates that nearly 4% to 16% of women, in particular, experience chronic pelvic pain. Chronic pelvic pain is a general term used to describe pain that frequently occurs in the pelvis. It is usually due to an underlying pelvic condition. It can cause...

4 ways to reduce burning pain in your elbow

4 ways to reduce burning pain in your elbow

When the tendon in your elbow becomes injured or affected by a certain condition, sometimes a burning pain can result in the elbow joint. The most common types of elbow conditions that cause this type of pain are tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow; however, the...

Why do I have sudden ankle pain without an injury?

Why do I have sudden ankle pain without an injury?

When you feel sudden pain in your ankle, you might automatically assume that you sustained an injury. But there are actually plenty of reasons why you could be feeling sudden pain, especially in your ankle, which has to carry your entire body weight. Even without...

What does frozen shoulder pain feel like?

What does frozen shoulder pain feel like?

There are many things that can cause intense shoulder pain. Frozen shoulder is one shoulder condition that can have serious symptoms. This issue is often caused by inflammation; inflamed tissue around the shoulder joint can immobilize the shoulder. Those suffering...

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