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Are you suffering from Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Pain?
Many people have never heard of the sacroiliac (SI) joints and have no idea of where they are or what their function is within the body. But those who suffer from sacroiliac joint pain are all too familiar with the joints themselves and the pain caused when something goes wrong with them.
Where Are the Sacroiliac...
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Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Tips
Having a rotator cuff tear is a common injury that can be incredibly serious. In order to properly recover from this injury, you need to go through proper rehabilitation. It’s important not to overwork the muscles, but to strengthen it properly. As complicated of a joint that the human shoulder is, it’s best to let...
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Recovering From Rotator Cuff Injuries
For active people with rotator cuff injuries, the most commonly asked question is whether or not the injury will heal without need for surgery. In 2012 the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons revealed studies reporting that surgical repair fails in about 57% of rotator cuff cases. Non-surgical treatment of rotator cuff injury succeeds in about...
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease is a condition that evolves over time. As we age, we all will have changes occur in the spine, it is simply a natural part of growing older. While the process itself is inevitable, not everyone will experience symptoms. Back and neck pain, especially when bending, twisting or lifting, can be signs...
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13 Must Read Tips For Back Pain-Free Travel This Summer
Summer is upon us. And summer means travel! But the best laid travel plans can be ruined by an aching lower back. In celebration of 13 weeks of summer, here are our 13 must-read tips for back pain-free travel this summer.
Pack light. You are better off using 2 or 3 smaller bags instead of one...
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Managing Sciatica
Sciatica is more than just back pain, it also causes pain, numbness and weakness in the buttock and the back of the leg as the inflammation affects the sciatic nerve. This nerve originates in the lower pelvis region and traverses down the entire leg, radiating out to the toes. Sciatica and back pain related to...
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Top 5 Natural Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain
Do you find your knees or hips hurting after sitting for too long? Has bending or squatting become difficult or even painful? This is a common complaint of people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 1 out of every 2 people will have symptoms...
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The 5 Natural Ways to Relieve Sciatica
Have you ever experienced aching pain in the back / buttock area that radiates down your leg? You may have sciatica. Sciatica is a common condition that affects up to 1 out of 10 people, typically between ages 25-45.
Symptoms
Sciatica is typically felt as a dull aching pain to the low back / buttock area, that...
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Tips to Treat Your Arthritis Pain
If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking for options for managing the day-to-day aches and pains and often debilitating loss of mobility. Fortunately, there are many things you can do that, when combined with physical therapy, can improve your strength, increase your flexibility...
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Start Stretching
If there’s one thing that you can count on an OBTS physical therapist introducing into every session, it’s stretching. Yes, building strength and endurance are important. But whether you’re an athlete, or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging, increasing your flexibility through stretching is crucial. Read on to learn more about some...
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