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Identifying And Treating Pain From Nerve Tension
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.
Fibromyalgia
Yes, fibromyalgia is a real medical condition. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties, often referred to as “fibro fog.” The exact cause of fibromyalgia is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. It is recognized by various medical…
Headaches – treating cervicogenic headaches
Cervicogenic headaches are a type of headache that originates from issues in the neck or cervical spine. Here are the main causes and available treatments for cervicogenic headaches: Causes of Cervicogenic Headaches: 1. Neck Injuries:– Whiplash from a car accident or other trauma– Muscle strains or sprains in the neck 2. Degenerative Changes:– Osteoarthritis in…
Physiotherapy treatment for back pain
Physiotherapy for Nerve Root Entrapment Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of nerve root entrapment by focusing on relieving pain, reducing inflammation, improving mobility, and restoring function. If you’re searching for physical therapy near me, a qualified physiotherapist will typically develop a personalized treatment plan based on the individual’s specific symptoms, underlying…
Back pain -caused by nerve root entrapment, also known as radiculopathy
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…
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries
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
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…
Shin Splints
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’…
Therapy Found Effective for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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.
Myth: Physical Therapy is only for Injuries and Accidents
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