Experiencing head or neck pain that is also affecting your ear? The cause could be dysfunction in your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ dysfunction is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. Though TMJ dysfunction is often...
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6 steps physical therapists can take to treat hip pain during pregnancy
Pregnancy can be an amazing and rewarding journey. That does not stop it from frequently coming with challenges, though. Hip pain, in addition to other kinds of discomfort, is a common occurrence during pregnancy. Hip pain during pregnancy can have many causes. Weight...
Feeling top-of-ankle pain? Here are 6 PT techniques that can help ease your pain
Ankle pain can have many different causes. You might feel pain on the top of your ankle due to injury, overuse or a chronic health condition. Regardless of the source, ankle pain can be a real hindrance to your daily activities. Is the pain around your foot and ankle...
Chronic foot pain: When to seek treatment
The foot is an incredible piece of engineering. It is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Your feet support you through every step of your journey. They endure hours of standing and miles of walking and bear the weight of your...
12 pinched nerve in the shoulder symptoms to pay attention to
You may have experienced a momentarily tingling sensation or a dull ache in your shoulders after a long day at work or an intense workout. What do you do when that pain doesn’t go away? What do you do if that pain becomes worse and also causes numbness and weakness?...
What causes headaches every day?
Headaches every day are something the majority of people aren’t strangers to. Headaches can quickly derail a great day. For some people, headaches occur occasionally. Some people are less fortunate and experience headaches every single day. Chronic headaches happen at...
What to expect during TMJ physical therapy near you
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...
Herniated disc physical therapy: 6 techniques it can include
A herniated disc can be a very painful condition. It can affect your mobility and your overall quality of life. Herniated discs affect up to 2% of people every year. In severe cases, surgery may be recommended. However, many people find relief through noninvasive...
Loud pop in your knee followed by pain: What likely just happened and how you can address it
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...
Pain on outside of lower leg above ankle: Here’s what it could be
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...