For Lingering Myofascial Pain, Physical Therapy is Your Best Bet
Myofascial pain syndrome is often a nagging problem that has the potential to impair
one’s mobility and degrade quality of life. While strategies like improving your
posture can reduce the chances of developing myofascial pain and at-home prevention
mea…
Four of the Best Exercises to Alleviate Myofascial Pain
As we’ve explained in this newsletter series, myofascial pain syndrome is a common
condition that can affect any muscle in the body, but the muscles of the upper back,
neck, and shoulder region have a particularly high risk of being involved. The deep,
…
Improve Your Posture to Reduce Your Risk for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
In our last post, we explained that although it’s not completely clear what causes
myofascial pain syndrome, several factors have been identified that likely contribute
to its development. One risk factor that’s worthy of our attention is the use of
p…
Myofascial Pain Syndrome as a Common Cause of Upper Back Issues
The spine is one of the biggest problem areas of the body. Pain occurs frequently
from the lower back up through the upper spine, neck, and shoulders, often leading
to some degree of impairment in the process. In the middle and upper regions of
the spine,…
Seeing a physical therapist can reduce the odds of having surgery
Over the last few posts, we’ve looked at a few of the most common knee conditions
and offered some tips to help if you’re dealing with one of these problems or to
reduce your risk. While these solutions are often effective for alleviating pain
and imp…
Assistive devices can help with mobility when pain is slowing you down
As we showed you in our last post, knee pain is extremely common in the general
population, and it can manifest through a number of conditions. If you’re personally
dealing with knee pain right now, you may also be seeking out solutions that will
allow …
Frequently asked questions about 3 of the most common knee conditions
The knee is the largest and one of the most complex joints in the body. It primarily
joins the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia), but also includes the kneecap
(patella) and fibula in the lower leg. These bones and the muscles that surround
them a…
Proper hydration & nutrition can help prevent ski injuries
Skiing is a great form of exercise that works out many parts of the body while allowing
you to experience the outdoors during the colder parts of the year. There are many
steps to ensuring a successful day—and season—on the slopes, including the use o…
For jaw pain, physical therapy is always your best bet.
For persistent or severe TMD symptoms, a more systematic intervention will likely
be needed. Numerous treatment options are available for TMDs that range widely in
terms of cost and intensity, but there is a general principle that should be applied
when d…
Try these 5 DIY remedies if you’re dealing with pesky jaw pain
We often taken certain parts of our body for granted until something goes wrong.
This is particularly true for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which allows the
jaw to move up and down, from side to side, and in and out. You use your TMJ every
time you …
The 6 best strategies to reduce your risk for jaw problems
There are 22 bones in the face and head, but the lower jawbone—or mandible—is the
only one of these that can move. The mandible connects to the temporal bone of the
skull at two points just in front of each ear through the temporomandibular joint
(TMJ…
Jaw pain and headaches could prove to be an inconvenient combination
Although you’re more likely to hear about pain occurring in certain parts of the
body—like the knees, shoulders, and spine—the reality is that it can strike just
about anywhere. The jaw is one region that doesn’t generally get much attention,
but …
Why physical therapy should be your first choice for neck pain
Some of the most common causes of neck pain include sleeping on your neck wrong,
sitting or standing for prolonged periods with bad posture—especially from leaning
over too much, performing repetitive movements, and carrying a heavy backpack, purse,
or …
Neck pain relief is within your reach
As we mentioned in our first newsletter, about 10—20% of Americans are affected
by neck pain at any given time. If you happen to be part of this population and
are dealing with neck pain right now, you may be wondering what you can do to alleviate
it.…
To reduce your risk for neck pain, be mindful of your positioning
Although you may not pay it all that much attention, the neck has a pretty crucial
job to perform. It provides support for the head and allows movement in a variety
of directions so you can better see and navigate the world around you. But as we
discussed…
Neck pain can strike for different reasons at any stage of life
Most of us can recall one or more occasions when the day got off to a rough start
because of a stiff neck. This can be explained by the fact that neck pain ranks
among the most common types of pain you can get. Statistics vary on just how many
people enco…
Physical therapy month offers an opportunity to share its history
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which is an annual opportunity for physical
therapists nationwide to campaign and speak out about their profession. The goal
of the campaign is to increase public awareness of the important role that physical
…
Physical therapy is an integral part of recovery for orthopedic care
All month long, we’ve been honoring National Physical Therapy Month by educating
our readers about how physical therapy works and the many ways it can benefit you.
In the third newsletter of this series, we offer a brief overview of the crucial
role t…
Physical therapy is a safer and more effective option than opioids
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which gives physical therapists nationwide
an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the countless benefits their profession
can provide. In the first recognition this month, we'd like to discuss and explain
why…
Physical therapists are movement experts who will help overcome pain
National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated every October, with its focus on educating
the public about how physical therapy can change patients lives for the better.
To work towards this goal, we’d like to share our insight on why physical therapy
…