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  Athlete's Concussion: A Closer Look at the Injury

  Tags: Pain Management, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 13-Dec-2023 | No of views: 2222

  In the United States, sporting activities account for an estimated 20 percent of the 1.5 million head injuries each year. One type of head injury, concussion, is relatively common in the NFL. Each year an estimated 100 to 120 concussions occur in the NFL (about one every 2 to 3 games), with quarterbacks at the highest risk. Recent studies suggest that concussion is even more common in younger athletes, with 1 in 20 high school football players sustaining a concussion each season.

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  Performing Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief

  Tags: Back Pain, Physical Therapy | Posted on: 11-Dec-2023 | No of views: 2348

  Physical therapy and exercise for lower back pain generate meaningful results when performed at a slow and steady pace. Continuing the therapeutic exercises at this pace helps the body get accustomed to improved posture and overall wellness—preventing further injury. Guidelines to Start a Lower Back Exercise Program - The following set of guidelines can help achieve the desirable short- and long-term results of physical therapy, stay consistent with the program, and reduce exercise-related aches and pains.

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  Why Am I Experiencing Pain On The Right Side Of My Neck?

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 08-Dec-2023 | No of views: 2615

  Pain can occur on either side of your neck. It may be related to simple muscle strain or more serious conditions like nerve damage or spinal injury. Your neck moves a lot and is not protected by other parts of your body, so it’s prone to injury or strain. The neck connects to several other parts of the body. For this reason, neck pain can lead to pain in other areas of your body, including your shoulders, arms, back, jaw, or head.

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  Arthritis In The Elbow And Recovery Through Physical Therapy

  Tags: Pain Management, Physical Therapy | Posted on: 06-Dec-2023 | No of views: 2330

  The elbow is a critical joint in the upper extremity. Without it, we would not be able to get some of our most basic needs met, such as feeding ourselves, brushing our teeth, or putting a shirt on. It is the link that allows us to bring our hands to our faces or to reach for a shelf to grasp an object. So, when that joint is affected by arthritis, it can be a major problem.

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  Physical Therapy For Alleviating Low Back Discomfort

  Tags: Back Pain, Physical Therapy | Posted on: 04-Dec-2023 | No of views: 2328

  Most types of lower back pain are often referred to physical therapy as one of the first-line treatments. Physical therapy for low back pain includes guided therapeutic exercises that strengthen the lower back muscles and condition the spinal tissues and joints. The short- and long-term goals of physical therapy for back pain typically include the following: 1. Decrease painful symptoms in the lower back and/or leg, 2. Improve low back function to tolerate daily activities as independently as possible, 3. Increase the spine’s flexibility and improve its range of motion, 4. Formulate a maintenance program to prevent the recurrence of back problems

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  Yoga Poses for Neck Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Physical Therapy | Posted on: 01-Dec-2023 | No of views: 2837

  Neck pain is extremely common and may be caused by several factors. These include daily activities that involve repetitive forward movement patterns, poor posture, or the habit of holding your head in one position. It doesn’t take a lot to develop pain in this area of your body, and it’s easy for that pain to extend to your shoulders and back. Neck pain can lead to headaches and even injury.

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  How to Avoid Injuries to Your Rotator Cuff

  Tags: Pain Management, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 29-Nov-2023 | No of views: 2460

  Shoulder pain is common in men and women who remain physically active in their thirties and forties. There are many potential causes, but one of the more common is something called impingement syndrome. Impingement syndrome is a condition that causes pain in the front of the shoulder, particularly with overhead activities, resulting from bursitis and tendinitis in the rotator cuff tendon.

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  Physical Therapy after Spinal Fusion: Weeks 6-12

  Tags: Pain Management, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 27-Nov-2023 | No of views: 3556

  The initial 6-week recuperation period after a spinal fusion focuses on getting back to feeling good. After this initial period, more advanced exercise should be added to strengthen the back structures and increase overall fitness. Patients can add more rigor and variety to their routines by using an exercise ball or resistance bands. The exact timing of when a surgeon will recommend adding dynamic exercises is dependent on both the quality of stability achieved at surgery and the surgeon's personal preference.

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  Best CBD Products for Sciatica Pain

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 24-Nov-2023 | No of views: 4898

  Cannabidiol (CBD) has numerous potential benefits, and researchers are increasingly studying its use as a treatment for sciatica pain. Here, we discuss our top picks and where to buy. How To Choose - Shopping for CBD can be confusing as so many products are available, and people may not be familiar with much of the terminology around CBD.

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  Muscle Strain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  Tags: Pain Management, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 22-Nov-2023 | No of views: 2354

  Muscle strains are among the most common reasons for missed playing time in the NFL. But you do not have to be a professional football player to have such an injury. They are quite common among both professional and recreational athletes. What Is a Muscle Strain? Muscle strain or a "pulled muscle" is a partial or complete tear of a muscle.

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