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Tips to Prevent Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common ailment afflicting millions of people across the country. Most people have probably suffered from neck pain at least once in…
How to Treat Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is extremely common amongst Americans of all ages and sizes. While there are many things you can do to help prevent back…
7 Myths About Physical Therapy
This October, in honor of National Physical Therapy Month, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is debunking 7 myths about Physical Therapy. People everywhere are…
How to Prevent Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common types of pain that people experience. Millions of people report lower back pain at any given…
How Physical Therapy Can Help Ease Neck Pain
The number of people who have chronic neck pain has increased by millions in the past few decades. Common treatments for neck pain, especially if…
What Can Cause Pain in the Spine?
Back pain is a very common occurrence. In fact, it’s one of the leading causes of lost productivity and missed work days. What causes spinal…
Does Chronic Pain Raise the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or Stroke?
In the year 2016, 20.4% of American adults suffered from chronic pain. That’s 50 million people across the country. Chronic pain can lead to other…
What Is Text Neck and How Can You Avoid It?
Text neck is a stress-related injury to the neck that occurs when you keep your neck bent in a forward position for long periods of…
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of foot and heel pain. The condition is the painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the…
Young Swimmers at Risk for Overtraining Injuries
Across the United States, millions of people participate in competitive swimming. While most of these swimmers were in high school, there are thousands of club…
12 Myths About Physical Therapy
People everywhere are experiencing the transformative effect physical therapy can have on their daily lives. In fact, as experts in the way the body moves,…
United Healthcare’s New Physical Therapy App
United Healthcare and Kaia Health have partnered to create a virtual program that provides 24/7 feedback and access to tools. Here's what that means for…
Pelvic Pain While Walking: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Pelvic pain is unfortunately common. Many people will experience pelvic pain either at a certain point in their lifetimes or even throughout their lives. Pelvic…
How to Relieve Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: Dos and Don’ts
When you’re pregnant, the pelvis plays an important part in supporting the weight of the baby. It also has to adapt to the size of…
