Stretching and weight-bearing exercises can help Spasticity is a common side effect of certain neurological conditions. And while the word might make you think of muscle spasms, it’s much different from what you might think. Oftentimes, you may hear the word ‘muscle spasm,stiffness’ or even , PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS.
Frequent smartphone use can lead to painful issues Cellphones have changed our lives, but are they also causing injuries? The internet seems to think so. Smartphone pinky is just one of many device-related injuries that have gone viral in recent years. Constant cellphone use can cause a range of joint
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Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. But it doesn’t always tell you exactly what’s wrong and if you need medical treatment. So, when pain develops in your hand, wrist or elbow, how do you know whether to treat it at home or see a doctor? Did pain
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Dulling feeling in your feet could cause problems The perfect shoes for tonight’s outfit sit in your closet. There’s only one problem: That fancy footwear means torture for your feet. Those shoes don’t just hurt to wear. They really, really hurt. But thanks to the fine folks sharing health hacks
You can improve strength and stability with these eight easy exercises Do you worry about twisting an ankle and taking a spill? Are you noticing problems with foot pain, balance and mobility as you age? These issues could be a sign that you have weak ankles. Weak ankles tend to sprain more easily.
As long as it’s done correctly, knuckle cracking is safe The sound of knuckles cracking signals relief for some and sends others running for the hills. Whether you’re a habitual knuckle cracker or cringe at the thought, you’ve probably heard that cracking your knuckles enlarges them or causes arthritis in your fingers. But
Wall squats and calf stretches are among the exercises that can help ease knee pain You worked up a sweat playing basketball, and now your knees are screaming in pain. Or maybe your knees are in agony just from sitting all day in front of your computer. If one or
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Dowager’s hump, neck hump, text hump, hunchback or round back. The excessive curve of your spine goes by many names. It can develop in any sex, but it gets its nickname “dowager’s hump” from the slightly rounded hunch you might see at the base of an elderly woman’s neck. This
It’s a normal, common occurrence, but popping with pain or swelling may be a sign of an injury We’ve all experienced it: Knees that snap when we stand up, a neck that cracks when we turn our head and ankles that pop when we rotate them. Joint cracking can be loud
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Simple exercises like tendon glides and finger lifts can have a big impact Hand arthritis can be extremely painful, limit your ability to move and sap your hand strength. And unlike other unwelcome houseguests, it’s usually there to stay. When you start limiting your activities and movement due to arthritis
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Wrist flexor and extensor stretches are the best stretches for wrist pain Maybe your wrist pain started off as an ache that you couldn’t ignore. Or maybe you fell and your wrists saved you from further injury — but now they’re now paying the price. From strains and sprains to tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist pain
You may have to keep your leg straight, but you can sleep in any position It’s a catch-22. Sleep is essential for healing after meniscus (knee) surgery. But the pain and discomfort from surgery can make for long, sleepless nights. You may wonder if it’s OK to try different positions.
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