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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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Do you have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? It’s easy to understand the causes that contribute to knee pain but does it also cause hip pain? PFPS is an overuse syndrome of the knee cap that causes pain in the front of the knee and is made worse with activities such as squatting, running, and jumping.
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One of the most common knee surgeries in the US is a partial meniscectomy. The purpose of this surgery is to remove any loose fragments from your knee joint and shave off any tears within the Meniscus. The goal is to help reduce any pain and inflammation that might be impacting your life. This article
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Pain 1 year after total shoulder replacement can be tough, but it is important to know what pain is normal and what pain isn’t. Once you have surgery, the expectation is that the pain and limitation are fixed and should be working perfectly. It can be frustrating when your shoulder doesn’t progress after surgery the
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The total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces the head of the arm bone, or Humerus, and the socket on the shoulder blade with artificial parts. The number of total shoulder replacements performed each year is increasing exponentially, as nearly 53,000 are done each year. As more people are undergoing a shoulder replacement,
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Back spasms can be painful and debilitating. The back is a complex structure that needs to function properly in order for you to stand up straight. When your back is in spasm you may find yourself bent over and unable to stand up straight without sending your back into more painful spasms. This is frustrating
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Muscle spasms in the low back can be very painful, and they may even have you feeling like you can’t move without triggering intense pain. Back spasms can range from a mild ache to extreme pain that can bring you to your knees. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent muscle spasms from happening or
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