Getting You Back to Better
You may be asking yourself, “Is a back brace bad for you?” This is a great question that many people ask themselves when they are trying to decide if back braces are right for their current pain and condition. A back brace can provide relief in some cases, but it’s important to know what type […]
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Do you experience Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? Is it coming back again and again like a bad dream? If this is the case, then we want to help. Patellofemoral pain can be frustrating because it tends to linger. Some things bother it, and then some activities don’t hurt at all. This blog post will review
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Your total shoulder replacement is going to solve a lot of problems for you. But, it’s also going to introduce a whole new set of obstacles for you during recovery. Even though these obstacles will be temporary, it’s important to plan for them before surgery. If your independence is something you value, then I’m sure
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Life happens, and it doesn’t always have the most convenient timing. If you’re recovering from a total shoulder replacement, I’m sure you know a thing or two about inconveniences. But, canceling a flight after surgery doesn’t have to be one. Flying after a total shoulder replacement might seem scary at first, but it can go
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It’s common to experience neck pain after shoulder surgery. Even though the primary area of pain may be located in the shoulder near the surgical site, you can also have pain in the neck as you recover from surgery. This pain in the neck can be caused by the anesthesia, the positioning of the neck
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Can patellofemoral pain syndrome cause knee arthritis? This is a common question that many people ask when they are experiencing patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is also known as patellofemoral joint (PFJ) dysfunction, which refers to the inflammation of the underside of your kneecap. Does patellofemoral pain syndrome cause arthritis in your knee? The
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Running with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) can be difficult and painful. It is important to understand how running causes pain, why patellofemoral pain syndrome might cause running-related pain, and what you can do about it. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which the kneecap becomes overloaded. This can be due to the patella not
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If you’ve been experiencing back pain, chances are, there is nothing you wouldn’t do to alleviate it! You’ve probably tried it all: hot water bottles, massage, back brace, medication…the list goes on. There are expensive machines that you can buy to give you back traction but have you tried the inexpensive route yet? One treatment
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We all have those days in which we feel as if our back is in a vice grip, and nothing seems to be able to relieve the pain. Sitting in an office chair for hours on end can lead to lower back pain, especially if you do not take breaks or stretch often enough. A
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Cardiovascular exercises are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. After shoulder surgery, cardio exercise can be safe and beneficial for your recovery if done properly. These types of cardio exercises include: riding a stationary bike, walking, running, swimming, stair climbers, and elliptical machines. However, it is always advised to wait until certain points in
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