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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...
How long does it take for a herniated disc to heal without surgery?
Surgery is usually a last resort for most injuries and medical conditions that can’t be efficiently treated by other methods. Many people naturally heal from their injuries over time, or their medical condition symptoms can be managed without the need for a surgical...
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...
Sudden stabbing pain in pelvic area in females: Possible causes and treatment
Sudden, stabbing pain in your pelvic area is never pleasant. For many women, this experience is all too common. Before you wave off your pelvic pain as a normal part of your menstrual cycle or everyday experience, take the time to learn more about pelvic pain. It is...
How long does a shoulder sprain take to heal (and how do you speed up your recovery time)?
Though common, shoulder sprains can be injuries that significantly impact your life. One major symptom of this injury is shoulder pain. This occurs when ligaments in the shoulder are stretched or even torn. As you recover, your sprain can lead to stiffness and limited...
Do compression socks help treat shin splints?
If you are a highly active individual, you may sometimes overuse parts of your body. This can lead to health issues. In serious cases of injury, sports rehabilitation can help on your path to recovery. If your lower legs are overworked, you can end up with shin...
Physical therapy for toe walking: 4 ways physical therapy can help your toe-walking child
Toe walking is a condition where a person’s gait cycle, or the way they walk, is atypical. People who have this condition tend to walk on the balls of their feet and their heels don’t make contact with the ground. It’s common in younger children and usually will...
How to manage shin, knee or hip pain after a knee replacement
It’s currently estimated that around 4 million adults in the U.S. currently have had a knee replacement. Immediately following a knee replacement procedure, people often report experiencing knee pain. Interestingly, they report feeling shin and hip pain too. To learn...
What’s causing my ankle to hurt if there’s no swelling?
The likely answer is that you have a high ankle sprain, which tends to make your ankle hurt but does not cause swelling. High ankle sprains are also called syndesmotic ankle injuries. They affect the ligaments between your tibia and fibula, and these are found just...
What can I do about neck pain when turning my head?
Unfortunately, it’s very likely that you will experience neck pain more than once in your life. Studies indicate that up to 65% of people recover from a neck pain episode within one year. However, many people experience neck pain episodes several times throughout...
5 stiff neck remedies you can do at home
Do you find yourself constantly battling with a stiff neck, turning everyday activities into daunting tasks? You're not alone. At Armor Physical Therapy, we understand how limiting and frustrating neck stiffness can be. Neck pain is the fourth-leading cause of...
Finding Relief from Lower Back and Buttock Pain: Understanding Your Right Buttock Cheek Discomfort
There are many parts of the body that we think of as being closely linked. The wrist and hand are one example. Likewise, anyone who has felt lower back and buttock pain can tell you how closely these two areas are linked. Experiencing discomfort in the lower back and...
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