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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the chaos of life can bring us some pretty stressful situations. Even the most well-prepared, insightful person experiences stress from time to time. While stress can manifest itself physically—sore back or neck, tension headaches,...

Neck pain is a very common complaint. But the good news is that it is usually caused by joint and muscle problems, not some serious disease or ailment. We bring you four physical therapy exercises that can lessen neck pain. Even though a stiff neck is typically caused...

With the start of a New Year, it’s a good opportunity to remind anyone participating in sports of some simple things you can do to prevent some common injuries. Take these 5 steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game — and whether you’re 15 or 105, you can...

Breathing is a necessity of life that occurs without much thought. However, improper breathing can upset the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange and contribute to anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue, and other physical and emotional disturbances. The next time you’re...

Are you trying to find time for exercising but your routine is too hectic? Below are 10 ways to move more during everyday life, without having to block more time out of your busy schedule. If moving is painful for you — or you find your movements increasingly...

Did you know that the knee is the body’s most commonly injured joint? Knee injuries tend to affect an active lifestyle for sure, but even getting out of bed can be painful with a “bad knee.” Read on to see how you might benefit from some tips to help prevent...

Lower back pain can be a debilitating and painful condition. Believe it or not, staying physically active may be the most effective way to soothe or prevent it. Here are some simple stretches you can do to help ease your pain — and if you need a customized routine and...

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. There are many ways you can ease the pain, and physical therapy is the most effective. Along with our expert...

If you are new to physical therapy, you may not know what distinguishes an excellent clinic from others. There are several factors, but one of the first you can assess and evaluate comes in the questions the physical therapist will ask you. This article gives you an...

Medical professionals have a duty of care to treat every patient and client equally, but it does not always happen. It can be incredibly disheartening to put all of your trust in a doctor, specialist, or medical expert only to be dismissed or misdiagnosed. Instead of...