Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Tell
Back pain affects nearly 80% of adults at some point, but identifying the true cause isn’t always simple. Where a herniated disc is causing the pain, the symptoms, the intensity…
Back pain affects nearly 80% of adults at some point, but identifying the true cause isn’t always simple. Where a herniated disc is causing the pain, the symptoms, the intensity…
Did you know nearly half of adults experience a headache at least once a year? These shocking statistic shows how widespread and poorly understood this kind of discomfort is. Although…
Did you know that national musculoskeletal health data indicate that almost 18 million Americans report the presence of shoulder pain every year? The left shoulder is particularly susceptible due to…
One question that arises is whether gastritis, which is the inflammation of the stomach lining, can actually cause pain on either side of the back. Though these ties may sound…
Every year, around Thanksgiving, it is time to take a breath a bit more deeply and be thankful that all the things that have held the line in your life,…
For years, trainers repeated the familiar advice: keep your knees from drifting past your toes when you squat. The idea spread quickly through gyms, shared between coaches and athletes, even…
According to research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, groin injuries are the most common problem athletes face, making up nearly 16% of all injuries in professional soccer. That’s…
Have you noticed a client struggling with an overhead press and felt unsure which adjustment could help them perform it safely? For physical therapists, knowing how the shoulder moves, recognizing common…
Swimming is one of the toughest sports out there, working your body from head to toe while challenging your stamina, technique, speed, flexibility, and concentration. Technique is important, sure, but…
As we get older, everyday movements like climbing stairs, pushing open a heavy door, or standing up from a chair can suddenly feel much harder than before. It’s natural to…