Nerve tension is pain that occurs because a nerve is being compressed or stuck in its surrounding tissue which prevents it from moving within its track like it normally does. This can happen for a variety of reasons.
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of nerve root entrapment by focusing on relieving pain, reducing inflammation, improving mobility, and restoring function. A physiotherapist will typically develop a personalized treatment plan based on the individual’s specific symptoms, underlying condition, and overall health. Here are some common physiotherapy interventions for nerve root entrapment: Manual…
Nerve root entrapment, also known as radiculopathy, is a condition characterized by the compression or irritation of nerve roots in the spinal column. This condition can cause significant pain, numbness, weakness, and other symptoms along the path of the affected nerve. Treatment for nerve root entrapment aims to relieve the compression on the nerve and…
Article from Medscape Background In 1981, Palmer and Werner introduced the term triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) to describe the ligamentous and cartilaginous structures that suspend the distal radius and ulnar carpus from the distal ulna (see the image below).[1] The TFCC is the major ligamentous stabiliser of the distal radioulnar (DRU) joint and the ulnar…
Distal Bicep tendon sprain Overview Anatomy and Function of the Distal Biceps The biceps muscle, one of the muscles in the front of the upper arm bone (or humerus), has two muscle bellies, or heads, that have distinct attachments at the shoulder. These attachments are located at the “proximal” end of the humerus. At the…
What are Shin Splints? ‘Shin splints’ or ‘shin splints’ is the common name for what is officially known as for medial tibial stress syndrome. Pain commonly occurs anywhere along the shinbone from the knee to the ankle. The more common areas for pain are: on the inner side of the shinbone – ‘medial shin splints’…
Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.
Physical therapists do a lot more than just stretch or strengthen weak muscles after an injury or surgery. They are skilled at evaluating and diagnosing potential problems before they lead to more-serious injuries or disabling conditions from carpal tunnel syndrome or a frozen shoulder to chronic headaches or lower back
Let’s talk about 3 tips to get rid of lower back pain from squats. In most cases, pain from squatting comes to technical errors; whether the pain is in the lower back or in the knees. Sometimes, the lower back pain can actually originate from the hips
Remaining in a seated position for extended periods of time can restrict blood flow to your lower extremities, causing flexion, which is a compressive force in the spine. Stopping to stand and stretch is critical for your spine, as it releases the compression, allows for blood to flow to the nerves, and helps maintain flexibility