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What Causes a Nerve to be Pinched in my Neck
What Causes a Nerve to be Pinched in my Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy) Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a "pinched nerve," occurs when a...
Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 2)
Diagram shows the Sciatica nerve from a herniated disc and trapped nerves make patients pain in the legs and hip areas. Illustration about medical diagram. What are Signs and Symptoms of a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc can cause pain, tightness, numbness, weakness, or tingling in the neck, back, arms, or legs. If the bulging or leaking disc...
Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 1)
What is a Herniated Disc? Human herniated disk concept and spine pain diagnostic as a human spinal system symbol as medical health problem and anatomy symbol with the skeletal bone structure and intervertebral discs closeup. Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 1) What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc occurs when the...
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 5)
Can Spinal Stenosis Be Prevented? Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 5) Can Spinal Stenosis Be Prevented? Spinal stenosis usually is a natural result of aging. Research has not yet shown us a way to prevent it. However, we do know that you can make choices that lessen the impact of spinal stenosis on your life and even slow its...
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 4)
How Can a Physical Therapist Help? Your physical therapist's overall purpose is to help you continue to participate in your daily activities and life roles. Your PT will design a treatment program based on both the findings of the evaluation and your personal goals. The treatment program likely will be a combination of exercises. Your physical...
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 3)
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 3) How is Spinal Stenosis Diagnosed? Because the symptoms of spinal stenosis are often similar to those of other age-related conditions, a careful diagnosis is important. Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation, including a review of your medical history, and will use screening...
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 2)
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 2) What are the signs and symptoms of Spinal Stenosis? Patients seen in physical therapy who are diagnosed with spinal stenosis have a wide variety of symptoms. Spinal stenosis may cause symptoms such as: Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms and shoulders, legs, or...
Misconceptions About the Treatment of Low Back Pain
Lower back pain Low back pain is common. At some point in their lives, 80% to 90% of the adult population will experience low back pain. Unfortunately, studies show that many people with low back pain don't get treatment that aligns with best evidence-based practices. Here are 5 common misconceptions associated with low back pain:...
Physical Therapy Near Me for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 2)
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinal Stenosis? Patients seen in physical therapy who are diagnosed with spinal stenosis have a wide variety of symptoms. Spinal stenosis may cause symptoms such as: Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms and shoulders, legs, or trunk.Occasional problems with bowel or bladder functionLoss of...
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 1)
What is Spinal Stenosis? One of the more common spinal conditions seen in physical therapy is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the vertebrae of the spinal column that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord (central stenosis) or nerves (lateral stenosis). Spinal stenosis may occur in the neck or in the lower...
The doctor said that I have crystals in my ears.” Demystifying BPPV
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? Vertigo is the feeling that of room spinning or the world is spinning around you and has many causes. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a very common cause of vertigo that causes brief vertigo spells that come and go. Vertigo will last for as little as a few seconds but can...