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pain in shoulder blade area

Four conditions that cause pain in the shoulder blade area

The shoulder blades protect the intricate array of soft tissue that connects the arm to the torso, making it an extremely important connection point in the skeletal system. However, if...

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How to stop dizziness naturally with physical therapy

Feeling faint, woozy, unsteady or weak. All these words are used to describe dizziness. This issue is often a side effect of some medications, but it can also be caused...

what is physical therapy like after a hip replacement?

Chronic, dull pain in the hip when standing and walking

Hip pain can be contributed to a number of issues ranging from a pulled muscle to arthritis of the hip joint. The type of pain and how long it lasts...

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Five reasons why it’s important to have physical therapy after surgery

Deciding to undergo any type of surgery constitutes a significant life event. It can be a large source of stress and anxiety because there’s so much that goes into ensuring...

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Do your hips feel stuck? Here’s what could be going on

If your hips feel stuck, it can be for a variety of reasons. Hips that feel stiff and immobile could be related to a degenerative condition such as arthritis, while...

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Three reasons you have wrist popping and pain

From driving to preparing a meal to doing pretty much any job, we need properly functioning wrists. However, since we put so much stress on these relatively delicate and intricate...

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Hip arthritis treatment — why physical therapy?

Since it is so closely related to the natural aging process, arthritis of the hip is not a curable or reversible condition. This makes the primary goal of hip arthritis...

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Pelvic floor therapy exercises with a professional

Issues such as pelvic pain and incontinence can have a severe effect on your quality of life. One of the most common causes for many people is myofascial pain in...

sciatica pain treatment

Sciatica pain treatment — do stretches work?

Sciatica pain can have a disruptive effect on nearly every aspect of your life, taking you away from your favorite people and activities. Whether it’s caused by lower back problems,...