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...
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Elbow hyperextension injury: 9 signs and treatments
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...
Shoulder pain radiating down arm: Causes and treatments
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...
Pinched nerve vs. herniated disc: How to tell the difference
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...
Lower leg pain after knee replacement? Here’s why and how to manage it
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...
Shoulder pain and 4 other surprising TMJ symptoms
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...
Need to know how to overcome vertigo while driving? A physical therapist can help
Vertigo is a symptom that makes it seem as if the environment around you is moving or spinning. This phenomenon often results in dizziness, feelings of sickness and a loss of balance. Most often people experience vertigo when they move their head suddenly or when they...
The stiff neck and lower back pain connection
Do you regularly suffer from both a stiff neck and lower back pain? Did you know that the two conditions may be related — whether you’ve endured a direct injury or not? While these are two distinct areas of the body, the common link is the spine- and the age-related...
Why do I have muscle pain in the front of my neck?
If you have pain around the front of your neck, you may think it’s caused by a sore throat. However, if your pain isn’t accompanied by any other symptoms of a sore throat and instead feels connected to the movement of your neck, you may have a musculoskeletal injury....
3 important tips for managing lupus foot pain
Lupus is a chronic disease that results in the immune system targeting and damaging its own healthy tissue. It’s estimated that it affects nearly 5 million people across the world. The disease can attack many of your organs including the heart, kidneys, lungs and even...