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Two physical therapy exercises that can help your hips
Your hip joints are some of the most important structures in your body, and they’re involved in normal daily activities like walking, running and climbing stairs. However, problems with the muscles around your hip can trigger pain and other symptoms. Hip pain is a...
Why should I try virtual physical therapy?
It’s not uncommon for people to find reasons to avoid going to physical therapy. It’s too far to drive. I’ll have to wait too long to see a therapist. Physical therapy will be expensive. These are all common excuses we might give for not going to see a physical...
Why do I have lower back pain?
Figuring out why you have lower back pain is a vital first step in the process of treating your pain. It can be difficult to determine the cause of your pain on your own, but working with a physical therapist can make it easier to learn the source of your pain. There...
What is causing my chronic tension headaches?
The cause of chronic tension headaches often varies from person to person, and there are many issues that can trigger these headaches. Unfortunately, knowing what can cause frequent headaches can be important for many of us. The reality is that many people are likely...
Three issues that frequently cause nerve pain in the knees
You have nerves in almost every part of your body, and they allow signals to be sent to and from the brain. However, nerves can also be irritated or pinched, which can lead to pain. The knees are one area of the body that often become painful, and medical studies...
What can I do to reduce my torn hamstring’s recovery time?
Reducing your torn hamstring’s recovery time is the goal of most people who develop this painful injury. There are some steps you can take to meet this goal, but you’re more likely to meet it if you seek help from a physical therapist. Hamstring tears commonly occur...
Why am I feeling outer ankle pain?
Answering this question can be tough for many of us to do on our own. Fortunately, physical therapists can help pinpoint the reason you’re feeling outer, or lateral, ankle pain. If you’re feeling this type of pain, you aren’t alone; up to 15% of adults are...
What causes hand and finger pain that’s not arthritis?
Many times, people who feel pain in their hands or fingers assume they have arthritis, especially when they feel a dull, aching and consistent pain. However, that pain can be a result of many types of hand injuries. The hand consists of 27 delicate bones, as well as...
Five conditions that could be the source of your balance issues
There are many issues that can affect your balance, and many of them cause symptoms like dizziness, vertigo and falls. Often, these symptoms occur together. They can also lead to some serious injuries. For instance, it’s reported that 1 out of 5 falls leads to a...
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...
Two exercises to reduce upper back and shoulder blade pain
Our upper backs and shoulders take a lot more abuse than you might think, especially if you work at a desk all day. Repetitive activities and poor posture can easily lead to pain in the upper back and around the shoulder blade. Having pain in either or both of these...
What are some signs of a herniated cervical disc?
Signs of a herniated cervical disc can vary from person to person, but there are some common signs that many people with this issue experience. A physical therapist can help you identify these signs. A cervical herniated disc occurs when a spinal disc in the neck is...
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