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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...

common hip injuries

Common hip injuries that occur in the workplace

While injuries such as muscle strains and knee injuries are far more common, hip injuries in the workplace can and do still happen. Hip injuries are often caused by overuse...

pulled lat muscle

4 things you should NOT do if you have a pulled lat muscle

The latissimus dorsi is a very large muscle in your back. It runs along the spine from the middle of your rib cage down to the top of your pelvis,...