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How to Prevent Lower Back Pain

How to Prevent Lower Back Pain

August 29, 2022

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 point in time. It can range from mild to severe and even interfere with your ability to perform everyday tasks. Fortunately, there are some methods you can use to help …

How Physical Therapy Can Help Ease Neck Pain

How Physical Therapy Can Help Ease Neck Pain

August 22, 2022

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 it’s chronic, include medication as well as physical therapy. Physical therapy is possibly the most common treatment for neck pain. But how, exactly, does it help? What Are the Goals …

What Can Cause Pain in the Spine?

What Can Cause Pain in the Spine?

August 15, 2022

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 pain may be different than what can cause lower back pain, although some spinal pain is located in the lower back. These are some common causes of pain in the …

Does Chronic Pain Raise the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or Stroke?

Does Chronic Pain Raise the Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or Stroke?

July 25, 2022

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 conditions, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, and more. Recently, it’s also been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and stroke. Studies Link Chronic Pain to Increased …

What Is Text Neck and How Can You Avoid It?

What Is Text Neck and How Can You Avoid It?

July 11, 2022

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 time. It’s called text neck because it’s often caused by texting or using phones for an extended period . What Are the Signs of Text Neck? Some signs that you …

When to Worry About Pelvic Pain

When to Worry About Pelvic Pain

December 18, 2021

It can be difficult to know when pain is normal and when it’s a sign that you should go to the doctor right away. This is especially true if you experience chronic pain. Pelvic pain by itself typically isn’t life-threatening. However, sometimes, pain can be a sign of a life-threatening condition that needs immediate medical …

Signs of Plantar Fasciitis & What to Do About It

Signs of Plantar Fasciitis & What to Do About It

September 20, 2021

Approximately two million Americans seek treatment for foot pain and are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis each year. Even more may go undiagnosed because they don’t seek treatment for their foot pain. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Definition Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain caused by inflammation in the tissue (called the fascia) that …

Best Exercises for Knee Pain

Best Exercises for Knee Pain

August 30, 2021

Knee pain affects about a third of all Americans at some point in their lifetimes. At any given point in time, millions of Americans are experiencing knee pain. For many, knee pain can hinder their ability to do activities they enjoy. Fortunately, there are some exercises that you can do at home that may help …

Best Exercises for Back Pain

Best Exercises for Back Pain

May 31, 2021

Back pain is extremely common. Up to 80% of adults in the United States will have experienced back pain at some point in their lifetimes. At any given moment, 31 million of those people are experiencing back pain. On top of that, 65 million adults in the US have reported back pain recently and 16 …

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