Shoulder and neck pain are common complaints among adults and can be caused by a variety of factors. Overuse, injury, poor posture, and age-related conditions can all contribute to pain and discomfort in the neck and shoulders. If you are experiencing chronic pain in...
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Why do men develop nonrelaxing (hypertonic) pelvic floor muscles?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that run from the pubic bone in the front, across the undersides, connecting to the tailbone in the back. The pelvic floor muscles are very flexible and play an important role in bowel, bladder and sexual function. However, some...
Discover the likely culprit behind your neck’s cracking sounds
Have you ever been sitting for hours in front of your computer or television screen, when the moment you turn your head in a different direction you experience a cracking sensation in your neck? You probably heard a loud cracking sound in your ears as well, right?...
Can the back pain you’re feeling have been caused by constipation?
Back pain can be difficult to deal with, and may prevent you from participating in many activities that you enjoy. That’s likely one of the reasons Americans spend roughly $50 billion each year treating back pain. There are many reasons why you may be experiencing...
The 3 ways PT can tackle foot and ankle pain when walking
Walking is a necessary part of our day-to-day routines. This is why feeling pain in your feet and ankles when you walk can make even the simplest everyday tasks feel like a burden. There are a number of reasons why you might be experiencing foot and ankle pain when...
3 causes of sudden ankle pain without an injury
If you suddenly feel pain in your ankle, you may believe that you’ve injured your ankle in some way. However, there are actually several issues that can cause sudden ankle pain without any injury at all. Physical therapy can often be used to treat injuries and other...
The 6 times a day that your work injury may bother you the most
If you’ve had an injury on the job, you might have thought that your injury would have healed by now, but it’s still bothering you. There are likely many factors to blame for this, including the severity of your work injury. However, there are also six specific times...
8 ways soft tissue mobilization can truly help with your injury recovery
Soft tissue mobilization is one of the essential rehabilitation tools. Physical therapists use it to help you recover from an injury faster. Unfortunately, most people are unfamiliar with what it actually entails. There are several types of soft tissue mobilization...
4 benefits physical therapy for neck and shoulder pain can offer
Chronic neck and shoulder pain can occur for various reasons, including whiplash, rotator cuff injuries and arthritis, to name just a few. The good thing is that physical therapy may help relieve pain and strengthen the back, neck and shoulders for long-term relief....
What is it like to live with shoulder impingement syndrome?
What is shoulder impingement syndrome? Pain in the shoulder is commonly caused by shoulder impingement syndrome. Shoulder impingement occurs when the shoulder bones impinge on the bursae or tendons of the shoulder. Extensive overhead shoulder activity, particularly...