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Why turn to a physical therapist for help with chronic neck pain and headaches?

Chronic Neck Pain and Headaches
June 7th, 2021

You’ve been feeling neck pain and having headaches for months, so you seek help from a medical professional. This professional tells you something that you don’t expect.  What they likely told you is that...

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Three sports injuries that can lead to both lower back and hip pain

Lower Back Hip Pain
May 10th, 2021

Dealing with minor aches and pains is something that many athletes take for granted. However, some athletes may develop moderate to severe lower back and hip pain, and these forms of pain are often...

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What activities could be causing your knee and calf pain?

Knee and Calf Pain
May 3rd, 2021

Knee and calf pain can keep you from doing many of the activities that you love, such as playing sports. However, many of the activities that you do while working, relaxing, working out or...

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Why should I consider physical therapy for cervicogenic headache treatment?

Cervicogenic Headache Treatment
April 12th, 2021

It may not be easy to answer this question unless you know something about the goals of physical therapy. In general, physical therapists seek to help improve your ability to move, your flexibility and...

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What’s causing me hip pain when I’m sleeping on either side?

Hip Pain When Sleeping on Either Side
April 5th, 2021

Are you experiencing hip pain when sleeping on either side of your body? Working with a physical therapist can help you determine the source of your pain.  Hip pain is a common problem for...

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What is causing the pain behind my knee when I’m bending it?

Pain Behind Knee When Bending
March 5th, 2021

Feeling pain behind your knee every time you bend it can really make daily tasks harder. After all, bending your knee is vital to actions like putting on your pants and walking up stairs. ...

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How long is the recovery time for a herniated disc?

Herniated Disc Recovery Time
March 4th, 2021

In most cases, time is an effective healing component for a herniated disc. However, how much recovery time your herniated disc may need can vary.  On average, herniated discs tend to heal in between...

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Three ways physical therapy can benefit those with neck arthritis pain

Arthritis Neck Pain
March 3rd, 2021

The neck contains many soft tissue structures and joints that can wear out as you age. When this happens, it’s often referred to as cervical osteoarthritis. This condition can lead to pain when doing...

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What symptoms does Achilles tendinitis cause?

Achilles Tendinitis Symptoms
March 2nd, 2021

Making sure your symptoms are indeed being caused by Achilles tendinitis is vital to treating your condition. However, the symptoms of this injury may be slightly different for each patient.  The Achilles tendon connects...

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Three ways virtual physical therapy can help reduce your risk of falling

Achilles Tendinitis Symptoms
March 1st, 2021

Older Americans have a much higher risk of falling, and many people may be especially concerned with this risk since so many of us are keeping to ourselves more right now. Fortunately, virtual physical...

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