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Great Back Pain Treatment
Great back pain treatment is something many people need. These awful aches are part of some people's lives, and we'd like to help. Acute low back pain is a common cause of visits to a primary care physician. The vast majority of back pain cases resolve on their own...
Build Better Rib Mobility with Standing Snow Angels
Build Better Rib Mobility with Standing Snow Angels Can you have better rib mobility? Yes, you can with this simple exercise making 3 angels—snow angels. I grew up in the north, where snow is a common winter treat. The best snow days held undisturbed blankets of snow....
What are Muscle Energy Techniques?
What are Muscle Energy Techniques? For many people suffering from chronic muscle pain, such as acute lower back and neck pain, muscle energy techniques (METs) may be just what the doctor ordered. Muscle Energy Techniques: Type of Manual Therapy Muscle energy...
Ouch! Why Does My Shoulder Hurt? 3 Sneaky Reasons
Ouch! Why Does My Shoulder Hurt? 3 Sneaky Reasons Why Does My Shoulder Hurt? Let Me Count the Possibilities. If you've ever wondered, "Why does my shoulder hurt," then you might be interested in some of the causes of shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is a common complaint...
This 1 McKenzie Extension for Back Pain is Wonderful
This 1 McKenzie Extension for Back Pain is Wonderful About the McKenzie Method A physical therapy routine based on the McKenzie extension program has been shown to be effective in the treatment of lumbar disc herniations with radicular pain. The McKenzie method is a...
Total Knee Me! Better Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Cry on My Shoulder: 4 Easy Shoulder Pain Reduction Exercises
Cry on My Shoulder: 4 Easy Shoulder Pain Reduction Exercises Isometric Shoulder Pain Reduction Shoulder pain reduction can be as simple as performing some isometric exercises. Shoulders are one of the most amazing joints in the body. The most mobile joint is also the...
Back to Basics: 3 Restful Poses for a Happy Back
Back to Basics: 3 Restful Poses for a Happy Back Back to Basics: 3 Restful Poses for a Happy Back Let's just start with some basic restful poses that are great back exercises for range of motion. Keep these simple and pain free. I suggest trying these before getting...
Fibromyalgia Physical Therapy for Quick Pain Relief
Fibromyalgia Physical Therapy for Quick Pain Relief Overview of Fibromyalgia The main symptom of fibromyalgia is a constant, dull aching pain throughout the body. It can be triggered by an injury such as a car accident or by major emotional stress. It is more common...
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