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Should I be concerned about a loud pop in the knee followed by pain?
Did you hear a loud pop in your knee followed quickly afterward by pain? While it’s possible the popping and pain may be related to something else, these are the hallmark symptoms of a...
What are the best sleeping positions for sciatica?
Living with sciatica is challenging in many ways. The pain in your lower back and legs makes it difficult to move around to sit comfortably. It even affects your ability to get a good...
Why do I have pain in my neck and shoulder radiating down my arm?
Neck pain and shoulder pain are normal parts of life. It’s not unusual to have a sore neck or shoulder after a long day of physical work or sports activities. However, when you have...
Why is there a crunching sound in my knee?
Do you hear or feel a crunching sensation in your knee when walking, running or jumping? An occasional crack of the knee might not be much to worry about, similar to popping the knuckles...
Why are my hips so stiff after sitting?
Do you always feel like your hips are stiff after sitting? Turns out, this is a pretty common experience. Sitting for a long time can affect your back, hips, knees and other parts of...
Five tips for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome
When you think of wrist pain, one of the first phrases that comes to mind is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain in the wrists. It’s especially...
How long will I have pain after my rotator cuff surgery?
Your rotator cuffs are vital to your ability to use your shoulders and arms for a wide range of activities. Each rotator cuff is a group of muscles and soft tissue that help hold...
Should I be concerned about the throbbing pain in my neck?
It’s normal to have neck pain at points in life. For example, if you go to sleep in an awkward position, you’ll likely wake up with neck pain. Usually, pain like this goes away...
What to do when you have knee pain when going downstairs
Knee pain can surprise you in the ways it affects you. You might not notice any pain at all until performing certain activities, such as walking up or down stairs. Walking on stairs is...
Three tips for doing virtual physical therapy at home
Society may be slowing down due to COVID-19, but chronic conditions and injuries don’t wait for the pandemic to pass to stop causing pain, stiffness and other issues. Usually, you can visit a physical...