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foot and ankle pain after back surgery

Why you might be feeling foot and ankle pain after back surgery

The cause of foot and ankle pain after back surgery may be the irritation of a nerve. Back surgery can compress or irritate a nerve in the lower spine. Unfortunately,...

can a pinched nerve cause headaches

Can a pinched nerve be the cause of my recurring headaches?

Can a pinched nerve cause headaches? Pinched nerves can cause muscle spasms, headaches and other symptoms in the neck. The headaches they cause are known as cervicogenic headaches. A pinched...

can carpal tunnel cause shoulder pain

Can carpal tunnel syndrome be causing your shoulder pain?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a prevalent condition that involves a nerve in the wrist being squeezed or compressed. It can cause numbness, pain, and tingling in the hand and part...

bone spur elbow

How do bone spurs develop in the elbow?

If you have experienced pain and stiffness in your elbow that does not go away within a day or two, it may be possible that you have developed bone spurs....

injuries caused by slips trips and falls

What injuries can be caused by slips, trips and falls during sports?

Athletic activities provide myriad health benefits and enrich the lives of many people, whether they are professional athletes or busy adults looking for a healthy way to unwind. But a...

lower back and knee pain

How can physical therapists help treat my lower back and knee pain?

Lower back pain and knee pain are both very common. One medical study reports that 25% of U.S. adults surveyed had lower back pain in the past three months. Another...

how long does whiplash last

Three ways a physical therapist can help cut how long whiplash lasts

Whiplash isn’t just an injury you developed during a car accident or while playing sports. It’s a problem that can bleed into every single task you do every day. And,...

tennis shoulder pain

Why is playing tennis causing me to feel shoulder pain?

Playing tennis was supposed to help you get out of the house and be more active. Yet you’ve reached a point where every tennis session leaves you with pain in...

physical therapy rotator cuff surgery

When should I start physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?

The answer to the question, “When should I start physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?” is slightly different for every patient. However, many patients begin their post-surgical physical therapy about...