You may have heard that neck stiffness can be a sign of a serious condition — but how do you know when to seek out an evaluation? When neck stiffness is serious, it’s usually accompanied by other symptoms. In this blog post, we’ll talk about eight signs your neck...
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5 strategies for relieving stiff neck discomfort and headaches
Anytime you’re feeling tension and stiffness in your neck, a headache might not be far behind. The nerves in your head and neck are all connected, so it happens often. A headache that starts with problems in the neck, such as arthritis or a herniated disc, is called a...
5 tips for getting better sleep with a stiff neck
If you’ve ever woken up with neck pain and stiffness from sleeping, you know it can ruin the rest of your day. It’s hard to imagine how sleeping can cause so much tension to build up in just one night or even a few hours of sleep. It’s understandable that you might...
What Should I Do If I Have A Hip Flexor Strain?
Hip pain can be a real roadblock to your daily routine, whether you feel it when standing and moving around or when trying to get work done at your desk. Among the various types of hip discomfort, hip flexor pain stands out, affecting many people across different...
Struggling with shoulder impingement? Try these 6 exercises
Exercise is essential for both your physical and mental health. While it’s often used as a way to improve your overall lifestyle and wellness, the right exercises can also help to alleviate issues that are impacting your quality of life, such as a painful shoulder...
How can tendinitis in the forearm be treated during physical therapy?
Tendons are the strong bands of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones. Two common types of forearm tendinitis are lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow). Forearm tendinitis can happen when these tendons become inflamed...
3 key differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy
Your body is amazing and allows you to run, jump, climb, create masterpieces and explore the world around you. However, sometimes things don’t work quite as smoothly as they should. Maybe you tweaked your ankle, or everyday tasks like getting dressed or cooking have...
Pain in the bottom of your foot: 7 potential sources
Pain anywhere on your body can interfere with your everyday life. It’s especially true for an ache that you feel on the bottom of your foot, as your feet have to handle quite a lot of stress on a day-to-day basis. If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of your...
Why does my wrist hurt when twisting it but there’s no swelling?
Your wrist is moved dozens of times a day without you even noticing. Whether you’re opening a door, typing on a keyboard or cleaning your dishes, your wrist’s mobility is essential for day-to-day tasks. When your wrist hurts, it can make you want to just rest your arm...
4 common types of soft tissue injury and how PT can help them
Experiencing chronic pain or other persistent symptoms after being injured? You may have a soft tissue injury. A soft tissue injury is any injury that affects the soft tissue in your body. When this tissue is injured, it can lead to discomfort and impact your physical...