During times of stress, it’s not unusual to see an increase in our body’s inflammation response and the onset or return of chronic pain. This can be especially true of knee pain, back pain and neck pain. When our bodies are stressed, our immune function is always affected. This is largely because stress involves what […]
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Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal that results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck. Some people with spinal stenosis may not have symptoms; while others may experience pain, tingling, numbness or muscle weakness. Symptoms can worsen
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One of the most common questions asked about neck pain is whether stress can cause neck pain. And the short answer is, “yes!” We know that stress-related pains in the neck and shoulders are usually the result of emotionally driven tension and anxiety which can affect the primary muscles and nerves running through the spine,
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Is physical therapy possible without knee pain? It’s as elusive as big foot and thought to be as mythical as a unicorn or the Loch Ness monster. Join us on this short training session to discover if physical therapy is possible without knee pain and how to proceed forward in your healing as quickly and
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Few people would disagree with the statement that pain management for athletes can be a major concern in the 21st century. Pain is common problem for athletes across the board and is frequently associated with sport injury. Understanding the best approach to pain management for athletes requires a better understanding of the source and scope
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One of the most common questions we hear is, “How long does pain last after knee replacement?” Traditional total knee replacement will typically require one to three months of recovery with the use of a walker or a cane; while partial knee replacement surgery requires significantly less time. But there is more to consider when
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