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how to relieve muscle spasms in the neck and shoulder

How to relieve muscle spasms in the neck and shoulder at home using things you learned in PT

If you’ve had a muscle spasm before, you know how painful it can be and why most people do their best to avoid them. On average, about 60% of adults...

why do my ankles hurt when i wake up

Why do my ankles hurt so much when I wake up in the morning?

Ankle pain is extremely common. Research estimates that 1 in 5 people will experience pain in their ankles at some point in their lives. Pain in your ankle when you...

thumb arthritis test

What will a physical therapist do during a thumb arthritis test?

Thumb arthritis occurs when the cartilage carpometacarpal (CMC) joint ages and wears down. This kind of arthritis is fairly common, especially in older people. It cannot be cured, but it...

baseball hand injuries

Discover the top 4 baseball-related hand injuries

Baseball-related hand injuries are very common. Baseball players are susceptible to certain types of upper extremity injuries due to the nature of the sport. Many of these types of injuries...

breaking up scar tissue

Breaking up scar tissue can help these 3 types of pain

Scar tissue develops during the healing process as a way for your body to mend a wound. It forms in instances of cuts, burns and surgical incisions. This kind of...

anodyne therapy

How can Anodyne® therapy help my painful joints?

Joint pain can be caused by injury affecting any ligaments, bursae or tendons surrounding the joint. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults experiences joint pain. Pain is also...

ergonomic assessment

Should I have an ergonomic assessment done for my home workstation?

Ergonomics is the art of designing equipment to fit people rather than forcing people to adapt their bodies to the equipment. In other words, it is the proper application of...

can anxiety cause arm pain

Can anxiety really be causing my arm pain?

The short answer is yes. Anxiety can cause pain and other symptoms in the arm. Arm pain is widespread and affects many people daily. Some people may experience sudden sharp...

mcl injury won't heal

Unravel the enigma behind pain in the back of your knee when straightening your leg

According to primary care providers, knee pain is an incredibly common complaint. It is so common, in fact, that knee pain is the reason for over 4 million primary care...