Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can be a painful condition. It affects the jaw joint and its surrounding muscles. It can lead to disruptions and severely impact your overall quality of life. For those dealing with TMJ issues, seeking physical therapy can...
Experiencing a loud pop in your knee that is followed by pain can be a disconcerting sensation. This sudden occurrence can significantly affect your mobility and daily activities. When you hear a loud pop in your knee that is followed by pain, it could be indicative...
The lower leg is the part of the leg that is between the knee joint and ankle joint. It works with the upper leg and foot to help you perform movements. It is made up of bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels. If you are experiencing pain in your...
Running is a great way to exercise while getting some fresh air. Even though running is supposed to make you feel good, especially due to the endorphins it can release, that’s not always the case. For some people, running can cause ankle pain that reduces the joint’s...
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction is a disorder that causes pain or discomfort in your jaw and/or the areas around it, like the mouth, cheeks or eyes. The pain and discomfort can travel throughout the face and cause discomfort in other areas. TMJ can also...
The elbow is a hinge joint made up of the humerus, ulna, radius, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is designed to only bend back so far. If you experience your elbow bending further back than it should, this is called an elbow hyperextension. Anyone can experience a...
It’s estimated that approximately 18% to 26% of people are affected by shoulder pain at any given time, making it a common pain syndrome to experience. Shoulder pain can be extremely disruptive to everyday life, making even simple tasks seem difficult. This is...
If you’re trying to figure out the cause of your spinal pain, you might frequently see the terms “pinched nerve” or “herniated disc” come up. You may be wondering what these terms mean and what the difference is between the two. It can be difficult to tell the...
It’s estimated that around 4 million people in the U.S. have undergone knee replacements. Of this population who receive knee replacements, it’s estimated that 1 in 20 people will experience minor complications. Of the several complications that may result from a knee...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder affects up to 12% of people, restricting the jaw joint and its associated muscles. While pain and discomfort in your jaw are the most common symptoms of TMJ disorder, many people also experience pain and discomfort in other parts...
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