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why does my elbow hurt when i bend it

Why does my elbow hurt when I bend it?

We use our elbows for so many things every day. Lifting our morning cup of coffee. Holding our cellphone up to text a friend. However, many people take such common...

pinched nerve in shoulder symptoms

What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the shoulder?

Never heard of radiculopathy? That’s not very surprising since this term is used by medical professionals. To the average person, radiculopathy is known as a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves can...

how to stop muscle spasms in back

Two stretches that can help stop muscle spasms in the back

Lots of people have had muscle spasms, but they might not have realized it. Muscle spasms occur when muscles involuntarily and suddenly contract. A long-lasting muscle spasm is called a...

how to get rid of a kink in your neck

Four tips from a physical therapist on how to get rid of a kink in your neck

We’ve all woken up with a “kink” in our neck after sleeping in a strange position or in a different bed. For most people, this passes after a short period...

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My knee feels tight when bending it — why?

Tightness and stiffness in the knee that is experienced when bending is a widely experienced issue, so if you’re dealing with it, you’re not alone. When you think about the...

three tennis elbow exercises to avoid

Three tennis elbow exercises you should avoid to prevent making the pain worse

If you’re dealing with tennis elbow, the right combination of rest and therapeutic exercise can go a long way toward helping the recovery process. Working with a skilled and experienced...

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Pain when bending and straightening elbow: Three causes

Your elbows do a lot more work on a daily basis than you might think. Your elbow moves every time you bring your morning coffee to your mouth. Turning the...

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Dealing with jaw and ear pain? Physical therapists can help

Jaw and ear pain can often happen at the same time, and they can be difficult to deal with. They can make eating a chore that you’d rather avoid. Even...

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Recovering from a grade 3 ankle sprain in Shawnee, KS

It’s not uncommon for people in Shawnee, Kansas, to sprain an ankle while playing sports or doing other physical activities like walking downstairs. Ankle sprains are a common type of...