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herniated disc sciatica

5 things that can make your sciatica worse

Are you suffering from lower back pain? There’s a good chance it could be related to sciatica. Up to 5% of adults experience sciatica symptoms every year, which may include:...

back hurts when i lay down

3 possible reasons why my back hurts when I lay down

According to a survey of people with chronic pain, most participants reported that their backs were the source of their discomfort. But how can you know what is causing your...

lump on top of shoulder muscle

3 ways PT can help break up the lump of scar tissue on top of your shoulder muscle

Do you have a strange lump on the top of your shoulder? Do your muscles feel tight and stiff? Have you previously experienced an injury to your shoulder? You could...

dehydration back pain

Is dehydration the culprit behind your back pain?

Summer means more time exercising in the sun. But the heat can put you at risk of dehydration, whether you’re working or playing outside. Dehydration occurs when the fluid you...

graston technique

3 roles the Graston Technique® can play in treating soft tissue injuries

Soft tissue refers to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Injuries to these areas are the common injuries seen by doctors and physical therapists. Sprains and strains are common soft tissue injuries;...

mulligan technique

3 benefits that will have you seeking the Mulligan technique for your lower back pain

Approximately 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. Lower back pain is a common problem for many people. It can be caused by injury, heavy lifting, poor posture, repetitive motion...

finger hurts to bend but not swollen

5 reasons it hurts to bend your finger but it’s not swollen

According to the CDC, in 2015, 15 million adults reported pain in their fingers. The fingers are designed to perform many types of movements; they allow you to make the...

bone spur elbow

Uncover 3 things PT can do for the bone spur in your elbow

What are bone spurs? Bone spurs are bony growths that can occur on the bones that form your body’s joints. While the word “spur” might make it sound like these...

shooting pain on top of foot and ankle

Shooting pain on the top of your foot and in your ankle could be signs of these 4 issues

Imagine yourself going about your day, when suddenly you take a step and feel a shooting pain on the top part of your foot and/or ankle. Most likely, you’ve stopped...